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Nutri-SIP Facts: Wanna know how it’s fantasTEAc?
Tea is a widely consumed beverage worldwide. A hydrating drink with a wide variety of flavors. Tea is a common beverage across many cultures. The taste varies depending on the production area, cultivation method, and processing method of the tea leaves. Black tea is the most popular tea in the world, followed by green tea,…
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Nutri-SIP Facts: What’s in your milk?
What to know about Milk? Milk is a white liquid form that is produced by the mammary glands of mammals, including humans (Encyclopedia Britannica, 2022). Milk, specifically breastmilk, is the first food for humans. Breastmilk is the ideal and most preferred food for infants as their digestive systems develop and mature (Harvard T.H. Chan, n.d).…
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RNC-X OKs resolutions on SOLNFP results, endorsement of NAOPA-NM request
21 October 2022, Cagayan de Oro City – In its joint meeting held last 5 October 2022 at Chali Resort and Conference Center, Cagayan de Oro City, the Regional Nutrition Committee (RNC) and its functionaries approved two (2) resolutions for the second semester. A total of 21 member agencies were present, with the meeting co-presided…
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NAOPA, DCNPCAP, NaBNS reg’l officers convene for 2nd semester meeting
24 October 2022, Cagayan de Oro City – National Nutrition Council (NNC) Region X facilitated the joint meeting of the Nutrition Action Officers Association of the Philippines (NAOPA), Inc. Northern Mindanao Chapter, District City Nutrition Program Coordinators Association of the Philippines (DCNPCAP), Region X Inc. and the National Barangay Nutrition Scholars (NaBNS) Federation, Inc. Northern…
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NAOPA NM elects new set of officers for CY 2022-2025
24 October 2022, Cagayan de Oro City – The Nutrition Action Officers Association of the Philippines (NAOPA), Inc. Northern Mindanao Chapter held its business meeting for the second semester CY2022. The meeting was convened on 14 October 2022 at Chali Resort and Conference Center, Cagayan de Oro City. Mr. Elmer S. Risonar, City Nutrition Action…
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NorMIN RST begins shepherding activity in Iligan City
25 October 2022, Cagayan de Oro City – Iligan City welcomed the Northern Mindanao Mentoring Initiative for Nutrition (NorMIN) Regional Shepherding Team (RST) last 21 October 2022 for the initial shepherding activity. Members of the City Nutrition Committee (CNC) and personnel from the City Nutrition Office were convened in the SP Session Hall, Iligan City.…
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Feed your brain with food and good thoughts
“Mental health problems don’t define who you are. They are something you experience. You walk in the rain and you feel the rain, but you are not the rain.” – Matt Haig This year’s theme for the World Mental Health Day is “Make mental health and well-being for all a global priority”. Every 10th day…
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Nutri-SIP Facts: Happy hour and the benefits and risks of alcohol
Why do we feel happy when we are drunk? Is it because of who we are with? Is it because of the moment? Or is it because of what we drink? Why does alcohol make you happy? Alcohol is an addictive substance, which means it has the power to significantly alter our thoughts and feelings,…
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Radyo Kalilang CRC, personnel undergo orientation on Nutriskwela CRS Program
2 October 2022, Cagayan de Oro City – Nutrition Officer III Sheena Marie G. Talle, Project Development Officer I Vazamija Therese A. Villasi and On-the-Job Trainee Lhalene Flores of National Nutrition Council X conducted orientation on Nutriskwela Community Radio Station Guidelines and monitoring to Radyo Kalilang 104.9 DXNN-FM MHz last 19 September 2022 at Kalilangan,…
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Healthy eating, healthy aging!
Proclamation No. 470, issued by then-President Fidel Ramos on 26 September 1994, annually honors the elderly by declaring the first week of October as the “Elderly Filipino Week”. This nationwide celebration recognizes the elders’ significant role and contributions to society while also advocating a higher quality of life for all elderly people through healthy and…
