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Why iodine in our diet matters
Iodine is an essential mineral necessary in the production of thyroid hormones which regulate and control the body’s metabolism, among other functions. Since it cannot be produced by the body, it is important that enough is obtained from the diet. Aside from goiter, inadequate intake may cause other Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDDs) such as hyperthyroidism…
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NCR NGO Partners to invest in the First 1000 Days
Partners from non-government organizations (NGO) in the National Capital Region committed to scale-up nutrition actions in the region by investing in the First 100 Days of life. The commitment of the NGO partners was generated during the 6th Regional NGO Forum organized by the National Nutrition Council – NCR (NNC-NCR) last December 03, 2019 at…
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RNMG reviews the first-year implementation of the RPAN 2019-2022
The members of the Regional Nutrition Management Group (RNMG) of NCR and selected nutrition action officers, nutritionist-dietitians and barangay nutrition scholars met on November 28, 2019 for a program implementation review (PIR) to assess the first-year implementation of the Regional Plan of Action for Nutrition (RPAN) 2019-2022 of the National Capital Region. The PIR aims…
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NCR LGUs to maximize use of multimedia for 2020 nutrition campaign
The National Nutrition Council – NCR (NNC-NCR) together with the local government units in Metro Manila plans to maximize the use of multimedia platforms together with interpersonal communication for the 2020 nutrition media campaign.A program implementation review of the local media campaign was held last November 29, 2019 at the Robbinsdale Hotel, Quezon City to…
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2019 C/DNPC Regional Conference focuses on holistic nutrition for better health
The City/District Nutrition Program Coordinators (C/DNPC) of Metro Manila Association, Inc., in cooperation with the National Nutrition Council – NCR conducted their 34th Annual Regional Conference with the theme “Holistic Nutrition for a Healthier You” on November 27, 2019 at the Manila Grand Opera Hotel, Sta. Cruz, Manila. The conference aimed to provide the participants…
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Metro Manila BNSs to continue pushing forward the First 1000 Days
The Federation of Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) of NCR, Inc. in partnership with the National Nutrition Council-NCR held its 2019 Barangay Nutrition Scholars’ Regional Conference with the theme, “Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-Nanay…push natin ‘to!” at the Grand Ballroom of the Century Park Hotel, Manila on November 22, 2019. Three hundred forty-four (344) BNSs from…
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Malabon City FL Melissa Oreta is ANAO-NCR President for 2020-2022
“Let us continue to support the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition or PPAN, particularly the implementation of the First 1000 Days Program to prevent stunting and further improve the nutrition situation in Metro Manila”, says City Nutrition Action Officer Mrs. Melissa S. Oreta in her acceptance speech after being elected as the President of…
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Malabon City aims for zero stunting, prioritizes F1K services
Malabon City believes that zero stunting can be achieved by focusing on the first 1000 days of life which starts from pregnancy up to two (2) years of the child. The first 1000 days of life is called the “golden window of opportunity” for nutrition and related interventions to have a positive impact on the…
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Taguig City showcases innovative, good nutrition practices during Learning Visit
Representatives from the local government units (LGU) in the National Capital Region (NCR) visited Taguig City on October 11, 2019 to learn from the city’s good practices on nutrition program management as well as innovative projects on nutrition. Taguig City was awarded with the Nutrition Honor Award (NHA) in 2019. The NHA is the highest…
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Metro Manila LGUs Integrate Nutrition in Local Development Plans and Budgets
To further scale up local nutrition actions and address stunting and other forms of malnutrition, the National Nutrition Council in National Capital Region conducted a workshop on integrating nutrition in local development plans and budgets on September 23-27, 2019 at Bali Village Hotel in Tagaytay City. The workshop was participated in by local nutrition committee…
