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DAR, NNC-10 meet for virtual Kamustahan session
13 October 2021, Cagayan de Oro City – The National Nutrition Council (NNC) X and Department of Agrarian Reform through its Central, Regional and Provincial Offices held a virtual Kamustahan session with the participation of Agrarian Reform Beneficiary Organizations (ARBOs). Held 12 October 2021, the meeting was conducted to discuss program updates and issues encountered…
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Street foods: pros and cons
In this current pandemic setting, one of the things that we miss are the delectable street foods we eat after school, work, or even after running an errand. Street foods serve as one of the convenient and affordable foods accessible to many. They play a significant role in the diet as they are consumed regularly…
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NNC-10 congratulates 51 graduates for 2021 NSOA
6 October 2021, Cagayan de Oro City – A total of 51 on-air and Facebook participants were able to finish all 12 sessions of the National Nutrition Council (NNC) Region X’s 10 Kumainments Nutrition School on-the-Air (NSOA) radio program. A virtual ceremony was held to recognize all graduates last 1 October 2021 via Zoom. Likewise,…
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Team Diez wins first place for three Q2-Webby Awards
8 October 2021, Cagayan de Oro City – The 2021 2nd Quarter Webby Awards was held on 8 October 2021 via virtual platform, where the National Nutrition Council Regional Office X was awarded as the first placer for three out of six quarterly Webby Awards. These are: Highest Number of Likes Highest Social Media Engagement…
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Nutrition and Mental Health: You are what you eat
World Mental Health Day is celebrated every 10th of October, and this year’s theme is “Mental Health in Unequal World” as a global advocacy in spreading mental health education and awareness in this time of health crisis, COVID-19. This pandemic has brought great changes and challenges that affect most of us mentally, physically, and emotionally.…
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Newborn Screening: A Baby’s first test
The National Newborn Screening Week is celebrated annually every first week of October, pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 540. This event is commemorated to draw the public’s attention to the vital role of Newborn Screening (NBS) in the early detection and management of several congenital disorders, in which if left untreated may result to mental…
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Reg’l IYCF-TF monitors MisOr areas for RA 10028 compliance
28 September 2021, Cagayan de Oro City – The Regional Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Taskforce led by the Department of Health Center for Health Development – Northern Mindanao (DOH CHD-NM) conducted its 3rd quarter monitoring to select areas in Misamis Oriental last 23-24 September 2021. The Task Force members were as follows: DOH…
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Elderly and Health: A concept of aging and longevity
In support to Republic Act 9257 (The Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003) and RA 9994 (The Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010), the Department of Health issued Administrative Orders for health implementers to undertake and promote senior citizens’ health and wellness, as well as to alleviate the conditions of older people suffering from degenerative…
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Radyo Kalilang resumes operations amid COVID-19 challenges
30 September 2021, Cagayan de Oro City – The National Nutrition Council (NNC) Region X conducted its regular monitoring in one of the Nutriskwela Community Radio Stations in the region, namely, Radyo Kalilang DXNN 104.3 FM at Bus Terminal, Kalilangan, Bukidnon on 23 September 2021. Nutrition Officer I Vazamija Therese A. Villasi facilitated the monitoring.…
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On fad diets and its effects on the immune system
It’s natural for people who are trying to lose weight to want to see the effects as soon as possible. It’s not only about sticking to a diet to lose weight in a healthy way, it’s about making long-term lifestyle changes that include daily food and activity. Fad diet is a weight-loss strategy which provides…
