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NCR continues partnership with DAR-R3 for Phase 4 of Tutok Kainan DSP
The National Nutrition Council at the National Capital Region (NNC-NCR) continued its partnership with the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Region III for the implementation of Phase 4 of the Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program (TK-DSP) in the region.TK-DSP is an initiative of NNC to mitigate hunger and malnutrition and prevent stunting in the first…
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Healthy Eating Tips for ‘Lolos and Lolas’
Eating a well-balanced diet is an important part of staying healthy as you age. It can help you in maintaining a healthy weight, being energized, and getting the nutrients you require. It also reduces your chances of heaving chronic health disorders like heart diseases, diabetes, and cancers, among others.Grandparents’ week is observed from March 11…
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NCR BNSs attend orientation on measuring children’s height and weight
More than 900 Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) attended the Online Orientation/Re-Orientation on Anthropometric Assessment of Nutritional Status of Under-Five Children. Being the supervisors of BNSs, 83 Local Nutrition Program Coordinators were also present during the orientation/re-orientation held on February 28 and March 7, 2022 via Zoom. One of the tasks of a BNS…
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Keep digestive health in good shape through proper nutrition
In line with Proclamation No. 930 series 2020, the second week of March is designated as the Philippine Digestive Health Week (PDHW). Health experts urge Filipinos to take an active role in their digestive health. Through optimal health and nutrition, we can keep our digestive tract healthy in a variety of ways.The PDHW is being…
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NNC-NCR Achieve Team: Empowered Women
The NNC-NCR Achieve Team joins the Philippine Commission on Women in commemorating the 2022 National Women’s Month Celebration with the theme “We make CHANGE Work for Women”. This year’s sub-theme focuses on “Agenda ng Kababaihan, Tungo sa Kaunlaran”.Hence, in this observance, the PCW calls on government agencies and stakeholders to celebrate the gains and be…
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Parańaque City monitors compliance of salt vendors to ASIN Law
The Parañaque Bantay Asin Task Force (PBATF) continues its monitoring and advocacy activities in the city in compliance to Republic Act (RA) 8172. Mandated by the city’s Executive Order No. 19-021, the PBATF conducts quarterly monitoring of salt being sold in the city markets.RA 8172, “An Act Promoting Salt Iodization Nationwide and for related purposes”,…
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Everybody Needs to Act: Warriors against Obesity
Obesity affects more than 800 million people worldwide. Obesity, defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more, is the abnormal or excessive fat buildup that presents a risk to health. With the recent changes in food trends and eating patterns, obesity has emerged as a significant health concern and fitness challenge in…
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Boost immune system of school-age children with good nutrition
Lowering of the Alert Level System for COVID-19 response from Level 3 in January to Level 1 starting this March 2022 means that the pandemic situation has improved. Less restriction also means that more schools will be able to hold face-to-face classes soon. Parents may be a bit apprehensive about allowing their children to come…
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Be one of the spoons: National Nutrition Council’s call for nutrition improvement
Be one of the spoons – this is the National Nutrition Council’s call for action for nutrition improvement of the country.The National Nutrition Council or NNC is the country’s highest policy making and coordinating body on nutrition. It was created on June 25, 1974 through Presidential Decree 491.An interesting aspect of the NNC is its…
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CNAO Almario shares Pasig City’s good practices on nutrition-sensitive programming
Pasig City Nutrition Action Officer (CNAO), Ms. Marissa Almario, shared the city’s good practices in planning and implementing nutrition-sensitive programs during the virtual PPAN Movers’ General Assembly held on February 15, 2022 via Zoom. The general assembly was attended by nutritionist-dietitians from the 17 local government units in Metro Manila.Nutrition-sensitive programs are non-nutrition programs that…
