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Sa PPAN, panalo ang bayan!: National Dietary Supplementation Program
The Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) 2017-2022 aims to address the country’s malnutrition problems among children and other population groups. Under the PPAN 2017-2022, eight (8) nutrition-specific interventions have been identified to address the immediate causes of malnutrition, physical inactivity, poor dietary intake, and diseases. The National Dietary Supplementation Program (NDSP) is one…
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More TKDSP Program and RS orientation for four LDN towns
29 April 2022, Cagayan de Oro City – The National Nutrition Council (NNC) X represented by Provincial Nutrition Focal Point (PNFP) Lizelle Bete, conducted another session of Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program (TK DSP) and SMS Reporting System orientation to program recipient areas of Lanao del Norte. Last April 19 to 20, 2022, PNFP Bete…
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Sa PPAN, panalo ang bayan!: Micronutrient Supplementation Program
Micronutrients are essential to support the body’s important biological processes, and are also needed to prevent serious health problems. Micronutrients include vitamins and minerals, specifically vitamins A, D, E, K, and C as well as the B-complex vitamins— thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pyridoxine (B6), folate (B9), and cobalamin (B12). Minerals on the other…
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10 Kumainments NSOA airs for the 6th year!
Every year, the National Nutrition Council (NNC) Region X airs the radio program “10 Kumainments Nutrition School on-the-Air” or NSOA over select local radio station. It is composed of 12 sessions highlighting the 10 Kumainments, a popular version of the revised Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos which consists of shorter and simple messages for better recall…
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Sa PPAN, panalo ang bayan!: Infant and Young Child Feeding
Malnutrition remains a global threat, particularly in a child’s life. In the Philippines, the government formulated the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) 2017-2022 to address the pressing problem of malnutrition. It consists of various programs which aim to address the immediate, underlying, and basic causes of malnutrition. One of the PPAN nutrition-specific programs…
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Nutripan Bakeshop soon to rise in Valencia City
19 April 2022, Valencia City – (Aron A. Rempohito and Julie Ann C. Brigoli) The City Government of Valencia is preparing for the realization of the Nutripan-Business for Rural Economy and Agriculture Development (Nutripan-BREAD) Project. The project aims to assist the city government’s program under the City Nutrition Committee (CNC) for the promotion of proper…
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CDO City Gov’t gives ₱82,000.00 financial assistance to retiree BNSs
11 April 2022, Cagayan de Oro City – (CNPC Sherill Faith P. Española) – A total of ₱82,000.00 financial assistance was given to the first batch of retiring Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNSs) from the City Government of Cagayan de Oro in recognition of their invaluable voluntary services to the City. Below is the list of…
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Sa PPAN, panalo ang bayan!
The Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) 2017-2022, the country’s masterplan in nutrition improvement, is now on its last leg of implementation and will be followed by a successor plan for 2023-2028. The National Nutrition Council (NNC) takes the lead in the formulation of the PPAN. PPAN 2017-2022 contributes to the attainment of the…
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Binignit: A Holy Week staple
Binignit or tabirak is a thick and sweet stew of assorted tubers and fruits with landang or tapioca pearls cooked in coconut milk. It makes use of glutinous rice (“pilit”) which is responsible for its thick texture. It is a popular comfort food and afternoon snack among the Filipinos, but it takes center stage most…
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Summer is here! be active, stay healthy!
Summer or dry season here, Ka-Nutrisyon! Many look forward to summer to do exciting activities, including basking in the sun, swimming at the beach, and, of course, the feast of delicious thirst-quenching desserts. Summer in the Philippines is truly enjoyable! Although, technically, the Philippines only has two seasons, rainy and dry, Filipinos usually refer the…
