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CDO warms up engine for national validation
7 June 2021, Cagayan de Oro City – The last leg of technical assistance (TA) for national awards contenders happened on 3-4 June 2021, virtually, with Cagayan de Oro City. The Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET) facilitated the TA to further prepare the city for the NET validation visit on 15-16 June, this year. Cagayan…
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Federation Officers ready for 2021 BNS regional conference
1 June 2021, Cagayan de Oro City – The National Nutrition Council Region X and the National Barangay Nutrition Scholars Federation (NaBNS Fed.) Incorporated – Northern Mindanao Chapter organized a Special Meeting last 31 May 2021. The meeting was a combination of online via Zoom and face-to-face at The VIP Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City.…
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Kolambugan, LDN conveys its lofty support to Tutok Kainan
31 May 2021, Cagayan de Oro City — The Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program (TK DSP) projected to expand its Phase 3 implementation in the province of Lanao del Norte. Last 26 May 2021, the National Nutrition Council Region 10 (NNC X) through Nutrition Program Coordinator (NPC) Gladys Mae S. Fernandez and Early Childhood Care…
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Tutok Kainan on its way to Tagoloan, Lanao del Norte!
31 May 2021, Cagayan de Oro City — After its activation in Bukidnon, the province of Lanao del Norte was eyed as one of the expansion areas (Phase 3) for the Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program (TK DSP) in Region 10, along with six other municipalities in the Province. As part of the social preparation…
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Manolo Fortich steps closer to Nutrition Honor Award
31 May 2021, Cagayan de Oro City – Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon vies for Nutrition Honor Award (NHA), the highest award given to a Local Government Unit (LGU) with sustained exemplary performance on nutrition program management. Due to the pandemic, a virtual validation was conducted to evaluate the nutrition program implementation of Manolo Fortich for the…
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Implications of Tobacco in the Context of Nutrition
According to the WHO tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health threats faced by the world, wherein more than 8 million people die per year. In the context of nutrition, tobacco use largely affects the body’s nutrient absorption and processes. Tobacco contains nicotine- a harmful chemical that greatly affects the systems of the…
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Misamis Occidental: “Eyes on the prize” for national awards
24 May 2021, Cagayan de Oro City – As Misamis Occidental vies for the 2nd Year Maintenance for the Consistent Regional Outstanding Winner in Nutrition (CROWN) Award, the Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET) conducted a virtual technical assistance to the Province on 20-21 May 2021. Ms. Eva T. Pacturan of Department of Agriculture Regional Field…
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Creating and Raising Awareness on Thyroid Disorders
Thyroid disorders affect people of all ages and is very common worldwide. Among the large range of symptoms, the most common thyroid disorders include hyperthyroidism (abnormally increased thyroid activity), hypothyroidism (abnormally decreased thyroid activity), thyroiditis (inflammation of the thyroid gland) and thyroid cancer. All of which are often caused by iodine deficiency. Based on the…
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Count Fathers in! Paternal roles during the First 1000 Days
The first 1000 days of life, which starts from pregnancy until the child’s second birthday is regarded as the “golden window of opportunity” where the child’s health, optimum growth, brain development, and other vital progress are established. Fostering the child’s health, nutrition, and psychosocial development at this crucial period will have an impact for a…
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NorMin D/CNPCs hold 3rd Virtual GenAss, new officers assume post
19 May 2021, Cagayan de Oro City – Adapting to the new normal, the District/City Nutrition Program Coordinators (D/CNPCs) of Northern Mindanao convened virtually last 11 May 2021 via Zoom for the 3rd DCNPCs General Assembly. A total of 33 D/CNPCs attended and participated in the said activity. The general assembly is being held annually…
