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Debunking Filipino Myths on Height and Stunting
Did you know? Philippines, is one of the ten (10) countries with the highest number of stunted children in the world. It also ranks fifth among its neighboring countries in the East Asia and Pacific Region with the highest stunting prevalence. These data suggest that most Filipino kids may not achieve their full height potential…
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NNC NorMin and Bukidnon province pursue ECCD-F1K with rollout orientations
12 August 2020, Cagayan de Oro City – The National Nutrition Council Region 10 (NNC X) succeeded in conducting the Early Childhood Care and Development – First 1000 Days (ECCD-F1K) Program Orientation to the Local Nutrition Committee (LNC) members of Bukidnon Province and the eight (8) recipient Local Government Units (LGUs). 110 participants composed of…
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Valencia City Nutriland launches Nutrihut
6 August 2020, Valencia City – (CNPC Julie Ann Colipano) The newly installed one (1) unit of Nutrihut was donated and handed over by the Valencia City Chambers of Commerce and Industries Association, Inc. (VCCCIAI) to the Local Government Unit of Valencia. A ceremonial turnover of the key and the signing of Memorandum of Agreement…
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2020 NM webinar highlights F1KD in the context of COVID-19
5 August 2020, Cagayan de Oro City – The National Nutrition Council (NNC) X conducted the 2020 Nutrition Month Webinar on “Safeguarding Nutritional Opportunities of First 1000 Days of life in the context of COVID-19” held last 29 July 2020. The webinar was attended by more than 200 participants consisting of members of the Regional…
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R10 needs to step up efforts on MAD
3 August 2020, Cagayan de Oro City – In the recently held 2020 Nutrition Month Webinar of the National Nutrition Council (NNC) X, resource person Dr. Martin Parreño of the UN World Food Programme disclosed that children 6-23 months old in Northern Mindanao do not meet the Minimum Acceptable Diet (MAD). Minimum Acceptable Diet is…
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DOH calls for Breastfeeding TSEk amidst COVID-19 pandemic
3 August 2020, Cagayan de Oro City – August is designated as the “National Breastfeeding Awareness Month” per Republic Act 10028, otherwise known as the Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009. The law mandates the Department of Health (DOH) to lead the implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this Act. In the observance of…
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Opol, MisOr Champs SAM Case Rehabilitation
20 July 2020 Cagayan de Oro City- Currently, malnutrition remains one of the biggest threats to the well-being of less than five (5) years old Filipino children being one of the vulnerable groups. This occurs when the body’s dietary or food intake is not in balance with its nutritional needs, failing to maintain healthy tissues…
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NNC X airs 10K NSOA, integrates nutrition in COVID-19
20 July 2020, Cagayan de Oro City – The National Nutrition Council (NNC) X is set to air 10 Kumainments Nutrition School on-the-Air (NSOA) radio program on 21 July 2020. This initiative is included in the regional office’s local media campaign to sustain nutrition promotion efforts. For 2020, the radio program will be aired every…
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R10 intensifies campaign on stunting amid COVID-19
According to Presidential Decree 491 or the Nutrition Act of the Philippines, an annual campaign for July Nutrition Month must be held to create greater awareness on nutrition among Filipinos. The National Nutrition Council (NNC) coordinates the nationwide campaign including the identification of an annual theme to focus on a priority nutrition concern. Now on…
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Making the First 1000 Days work: Mothers’ Testimonials
13 July 2020, Cagayan de Oro City – Each mother has a story to tell about how they prepare and nurture their kids particularly during the first 1,000 days of life— the period from conception to child’s second birthday— especially the first time moms. Mothers across the globe face different challenges in the stages of…
