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Webinar on Addressing Hunger and Malnutrition in Central Luzon: Let us Start with Why
On 3 May 2021, the National Nutrition Council – Region III, in partnership with the members of the Central Luzon Regional Nutrition Committee, will hold the first of a series of webinars this year entitled “Addressing Hunger and Malnutrition in Central Luzon . . . Let us Start with Why?”The webinar aims to provide the…
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NSOA : F1K – Establishment of Lactation Station in the Workplace (Part 2) – Local Government Units
For the third installment of the 10-episode series “Nutrition-School-on-the-Air : First 1000 Days,” we dived back into the topic of Establishment of Lactation Stations in the Workplace. If for the previous week, the main focus was on the establishment of lactation stations in the workplace for private institutions/companies setting where Ms. Diane Corynne Ramos of…
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NSOA : F1K – Nutrition during Adolescence
One may be wondering why nutrition in adolescence is included in the series of Nutrition-School-on-the-Air: First 1000 Days. But before any prejudice, let us first look back at a basic biology lesson: the human life cycle. In the human life cycle, adolescence (13-19 years old) is the period of transition between childhood, specifically the primary…
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Nutrition School on the Air F1K Radio Program Featured Nutrition during Lactation
Nutritional needs of women during lactation increased in response to breast milk production. Thus, “Nutrition during Lactation” was the main focus of the 9th episode of the NNC-DOH Nutrition School on the Air (NSOA) First 1,000 (F1K) Days radio magazine program on 23 February 2021. NSOA F1K radio program co-anchor Ms. Rose Anne M. Cuyco,…
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NNC-Region III Joins the LCPCng Gumagalaw Online Caravan
The National Nutrition Council Region III, an active member of the Regional Sub-Committee for the Welfare of Children (RSCWC) Central Luzon joined the LCPCng Gumagalaw Online Caravan for the Provinces of Nueva Ecija and Pampanga on 24 November 2020 via zoom teleconference where the agency shared the nutrition situation of children in Central Luzon. Other…
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AIP for the VIPs: Investing in Nutrition as a Wise Choice
2020: A challenging yet fulfilling year despite the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. This year marks the busiest days of the 5-member RO3 Team of the National Nutrition Council (NNC)-Region III as the team embraced the challenge of nutrition advocacy with elected Local Chief Executives (LCEs) who Chairs the provincial, city and municipal nutrition committees…
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National Nutrition Council-Region III Recognized as Human Rights Champion
In culmination of the weeklong celebration of the 2020 National Human Rights Consciousness Week with the theme “Karapatan at Pagbangon sa Lahat ng Panahon: Recover Better – Stand Up for Human Rights,” the Commission on Human Rights Regional Office 3 (CHR-RO3) held a Virtual Awarding Ceremonies for CHR-RO3 Allies and Partners on 9 December 2020.During…
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Alamin: Iodine, bakit nasa asin?
Every year, the NNC and the DOH enjoin everyone to support the celebration of national Goiter Awareness’ Week, with the theme “Goiter Sugpuin, Isip Patalinuhin, Iodized Salt Gamitin!” This is to create greater awareness among Filipinos to consume iodine-rich foods to prevent not only goiter but all types of Iodine-Deficiency Disorders (IDD).What is Iodine or…
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DOH-NNC Launched NSOA F1k Days Radio Program
The NNC-Region III recognizes the capability and reach of radio as a key channel to inform, advocate and influence positively the perception of the general public, and bring about behaviour change among families, with the aim of improving the nutrition situation of a child during his or her First 1000 (F1k) days.On 29 December 2020,…
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Resolution 2021: Eat Healthy, Detoxify, Nourish the body
Ola! It is indeed a new year. January 2021 is the perfect time to set new goals. As this year begins, why not make health your number one priority? After weeks of excessive eating of “not-so healthy” foods, we may get back on track with a healthier diet and exercise program. No matter how healthy our diet…
