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10 Kumainments a Key to Good Health and Nutrition
The problem of malnutrition is still prevalent nationwide in the form of undernutrition, overnutrition and specific micronutrient deficiencies affecting a significant number of population group nationwide. The effects of malnutrition are devastating which will affect the over-all development of an affected individual that may have an impact to socio-economic development of the country. The…
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Caraga Mobilizes Barangay Volunteers in Support to Infant and Young Child Feeding Program
The National Nutrition Council- Caraga has continued the 2nd batch of barangay-level trainings on the community support for Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF). The training on community mobilization in support to the IYCF Program aims to mobilize stakeholders and involve families and communities to promote, protect and support IYCF practices. The trainings are conducted in…
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Caraga Regional Malnutrition Rate Decreased According to National Nutrition Survey
The Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) conducted a dissemination forum on the result of the 8thNational Nutrition Survey on October 10, 2014 at Y Hotel, Butuan City. The national nutrition survey is conducted every three years since 1978 and aims to evaluate the nutrition and health status of Filipinos and update the statistics on…
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NNC Caraga trains new batch of trainers for BNS Basic Course
The National Nutrition Council-Caraga conducted a five-day live-in Training of Trainers on the Basic Course for Barangay Nutrition Scholars on September 15-19, 2014 at Goat 2-Geder Hotel and Restaurant, Butuan City. The training aims to capacitate its participants knowledge, attitude and skills that will help them coach Barangay Nutrition Scholars in achieving core competencies. The…
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NNC Caraga conducts Nutrition Program Management Training
The National Nutrition Council-Caraga spearheaded the conduct of Nutrition Program Management Training on September 1-5, 2014 at Goat 2-Geder Hotel and Restaurant, Butuan City. The training, participated by 30 Municipal Nutrition Action Officers, aimed to develop capacities of the MNAOs in nutrition program management to help solve malnutrition and hunger within the context of local…
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2014 Nutrition Month theme focused on Nutrition in Emergency
July is the Nutrition Month as designated by PD 491 or Nutrition Act of the Philippines. The National Nutrition Council coordinates the nationwide celebration of Nutrition Month. This year the theme focuses on Nutrition in Emergency(NIE) with the theme: Kalamidad paghandaan: Gutom at malnutrisyon agapan! The focus on nutrition in emergencies aims to provide the…
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PAN Convention highlights Nutrition Equity as Ingredient for Development
The Philippine Association of Nutrition (PAN) held its 67thAnnual Convention at Marco Polo Plaza in Cebu City. More than 400 nutritionists and allied professionals and workers all over the country participated in the gathering. The theme ‘’ Nutrisyong Pangkalahatan, Sangkap ng Kaunlaran’’ draws attention to nutrition as a necessary tool towards equitable development. The presentation…
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CHD and NNC Caraga welcomes new Regional Director and OIC- Nutrition Program Coordinator
Butuan City— Department of Health-Center for Health Development Caraga welcomed its new Regional Director in the person of Minerva P. Molon, MD, MPH, FPPA during the ceremonial turnover at Almont Inland Resort Hotel last August 27, 2013. Director Ariel I. Valencia, the outgoing director formally turned over the regional office and responsibilities to Director Molon.…
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National Conference of Regional BantayAsin Task Forces
The National Nutrition Council with UNICEF organized the National Conference of Regional BantayAsin Task Forcesheld January 22-23, 2015 at the Bayview Park Hotel, Roxas Boulevard, Manila. The Regional BantayAsin Task Forces (RBATF) that was formed all-over the regions have significantly contributed to the supply of adequately-iodized salt by putting in place effective mechanisms for monitoring and…
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2015 First Quarter Federation Meetings Held
The National Nutrition Council provides assistance to the local nutrition programs. One of which is its technical assistance to the various federations of the local nutrition workers. As such, the NNC initiates the conduct of federation meetings of the Nutrition Action Officers, District/ City Nutrition Program Coordinators and Barangay Nutrition Scholars. The BNS Federation had…
