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The Anti-Cancer Diet: Cancer-Fighting Foods
Cancer refers to any of the several illnesses defined by the growth of aberrant cells that divide out of control and have the capacity to invade and destroy healthy bodily tissue. The capacity of cancer to spread throughout your body is common. It is one of the four prevalent non-communicable diseases (NCDs) or lifestyle-related diseases…
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NNC X, focal points tackle updates on nutrition programs
13 February 2023, Cagayan de Oro City –National Nutrition Council (NNC) X through the leadership of Nutrition Program Coordinator Gladys Mae S. Fernandez convened the Nutrition Action Officers, District/City Nutrition Program Coordinators, and nutrition staff in a virtual meeting held 3 February 2023. A total of 66 participants attended the meeting. Development Management Officer II…
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NNC X welcomes new PDO I, AA I
6 February 2023, Cagayan de Oro City – The National Nutrition Council (NNC) X team welcomed its newly hired staff, Ms. Keishe Jan T. Aban as the new Project Development Officer I and Ms. Humbeline G. Española as the new Administrative Assistant I. PDO I Aban is in-charge of nutrition information and education concerns of…
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A Heart Healthy Diet: How Foods Affect Your Heart
The three leading causes of mortality in the Philippines in 2020, as determined by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), were ischemic heart diseases, neoplasms, and cerebrovascular diseases. Ischemic heart disease deaths accounted for 99.7 thousand deaths in 2020, or 17.3% of all deaths in the nation, making them the leading cause of death. This marked…
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NorMin conducts 2022 RPAN Plan Implementation Review
1 February 2023, Cagayan de Oro City – The review of the Regional Plan of Action for Nutrition (RPAN) is conducted annually to assess the program implementation of each year. Likewise, the reasons for deviation from the target were determined using the World Health Organization (WHO) Systems Building Blocks as the framework for analysis. Last…
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January and July: National Deworming Month!
National Deworming Month is marked in January and July with the theme “Makilahok sa Oplan Goodbye Bulate para maging malusog, masigla, at matalino ang inyong mga anak!” to constantly urge the general public, in particular the parents, to get their children dewormed. The Department of Health (DOH) continues to actively work to eradicate intestinal parasitism…
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NAOs in Region 10 prep for new PPAN
23 December 2022, Cagayan de Oro City – The Nutrition Action Officers (NAO) of Northern Mindanao convened during the 2022 Region 10’s NAOs Conference held last 7 December 2022 at Chali Resort and Conference Center, Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City. The conference was conducted to provide updates on major nutrition concerns, as well as matters…
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NNC-X congratulates Batch 7 of Community Nutrition interns from CMU
29 December 2022, Cagayan de Oro City – Five (5) BS Nutrition & Dietetics interns from Central Mindanao University completed the 300-hour Community Nutrition internship at the National Nutrition Council (NNC) X. Ms. Junice M. Espinosa, Ms. Lhalene Flores, Ms. Ailean Faith S. Hotohot, Ms. Trisha Mae M. Magallanes and Ms. Joyce Vanessa E. Navaja…
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Valencia City puts LHEARN in motion
29 December 2022, Cagayan de Oro City – Valencia City, Bukidnon has been identified as the pilot site for the Learning Hub for Enhanced and Revitalized Nutrition (LHEARN) Project in Region 10 for having sustained their gains, even years after achieving the Nutrition Honor Award. LHEARN is a capacity building platform to facilitate the sharing…
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2022 RNAC Awardees: Regional Outstanding Local Nutrition Focal Points
23 December 2022, Cagayan de Oro City – Among the accolades and honors given during the 2022 Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony is the recognition for the region’s outstanding local nutrition focal points (LNFPs). Performing Provincial/City/Municipal Nutrition Action Officers (P/C/MNAOs), District/City Nutrition Program Coordinators (D/CNPCs), and Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNSs) received their awards during the ceremony…
