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8th National Nutrition Survey reveals increasing number of overweights in Metro Manila
QUEZON CITY, October 20, (PIA) – The Regional Dissemination Forum on the result of the 8th National Nutrition Survey (NNS) conducted by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) on Wednesday (October 15) at Traders Hotel, reveals a disturbing fact: malnourished in all ages in the National Capital Region (NCR) is continually decreasing and is…
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Metro Manila LGUs organize Local Nutrition Cluster
Malnutrition in the country is a pre-existing and persistent problem and can worsen in times of emergencies and disasters. Appropriate and timely delivery of nutrition interventions and responses are necessary during emergencies and disasters to prevent death and worsening of malnutrition of affected population groups. To ensure that nutrition interventions and responses are well in…
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NNC-NCR produces a new batch of BNS Trainers
The National Nutrition Council-NCR conducted a six-day live-in Training of Trainers on the Basic Course for Barangay Nutrition Scholars on 8-13 September 2014 at the Tanza Oasis Hotel and Resort in Tanza, Cavite. The training aims to capacitate its participants with facilitation and mentoring techniques along with other relevant knowledge and skills that will enable…
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NNC-NCR awards top performing LGUs in Nutrition Program Management
29 Aug 2014, Quezon City – The National Nutrition Council-National Capital Region (NNC-NCR) of the Department of Health recognized outstanding local government units (LGUs) with exemplary performance in nutrition program management and service delivery in 2013 during the Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony (RNAC) held on 29 August 2014 at the Grand Ballroom of Crowne Plaza…
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NNC-NCR organizes Nutrition Writers’ Guild
Seeing the need to reach more people through news articles on nutrition and nutrition programs, the National Nutrition Council at the National Capital Region (NNC-NCR) sought out selected local nutrition program coordinators/nutritionist-dietitians in the region to become members of the NCR Nutrition Writers’ Guild. As members of the Guild, they will be contributing writers for…
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Stakeholders in NCR pledge support for Nutrition in Emergencies
Emergencies and disasters do happen. But we can prevent, if not minimize, the losses of limbs, lives and properties brought by disasters if we are better prepared. It is essential for the general public to realize the importance of preparedness during emergencies. Thus, the National Nutrition Council-NCR in support of the 40th Nutrition Month celebration…
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NCR Local Government Units monitor the promotion of good nutrition
About 70 members of the Promote Good Nutrition (PGN) monitoring teams in the National Capital Region met in January 28, 2014 to plan this year’s monitoring activities. The meeting was conducted by the National Nutrition Council at the National Capital Region (NNC-NCR) led by NPC Mila Federizo. Also discussed during the meeting is the support…
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BNS Federation of NCR aims for more accomplishments in 2014
January 27, 2014 – The Regional Federation of Barangay Nutrition Scholars of the National Capital Region had their first meeting for the year 2014 at Poblacion Health Center in Makati City. At the meeting, the officers and board members of the Federation reviewed their 2013 accomplishments and planned their activities for 2014. This year, the…
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8th GAW emphasizes the importance of using iodized salt
The Thyroid Council of the Philippines (TCP) in collaboration with the Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) Zone 1 and partner agencies including the National Nutrition Council led the nationwide celebration of the Goiter Awareness Week (GAW) through a kick-off ceremony on 22 January 2014. GAW is a national event held every 4th week of January by…
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Metro Manila LGUs review 2014 Local PPAN Implementation
The NNC-NCR conducted a one-day Program Implementation Review (PIR) with the 17 LGUs of Metro Manila on November 27, 2014 at the Training Room of Marikina Healthy City Center to assess the progress of local PPAN implementation in the region. The Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN), the country’s blueprint in addressing hunger and…
