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Good Habits for a Healthy Smile
As the saying goes- “Oral health is the window of overall health and well-being.” Oral health, by definition, pertains to the total health of the teeth, gums, and oral-facial structures that allows individuals to perform essential functions like eating, breathing and speaking. Hence, it is an entry point to the digestive and respiratory tracts which…
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Mga Paalala Para sa Malusog na Puso
Sa buwan ng mga puso, bukod sa paghahanap ng iyong “the one” or di naman kaya paglalahad ng nararamdaman sa nagpapatibok ng iyong puso, higit na dapat pagtuunan din ng pansin ang kalusugan ng iyong puso! Ayon sa datos ng Philippine Statistics Authority, ang Ischemic Heart Disease ang nangungunang dahilan ng pagkamatay ng mga Pilipino…
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NNC XI Recognizes Outstanding Nutrition Awardees in RNAC
06 JANUARY 2023, DAVAO CITY- Despite the ongoing presence of COVID-19, Davao Region continued to pursue and soar in the Nutrition Program where the Local Government Units have exhibited exemplary performance in the management of their nutrition programs. Recognition is given to awardees on Regional Green Banner, Regional Nutrition Focal Points among Provincial and Municipal Nutrition…
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2022 Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony: Davao Region, Home of Nutrition Champions!
06 January 2023, Davao City- The National Nutrition Council Davao Region conducts annual awarding ceremonies to recognize the exemplary efforts of local government units as well as the performance of nutrition focal points (NAOs, DCMNCPs, BNSs) in the nutrition program implementation. This year, almost 200 representatives from LGUs and partner agencies all over the region…
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Lechon: All Time Festive Favorite!
Lechon, which is derived from the Spanish word for roasted suckling pig, is one of the most popular dishes in the Philippines, particularly during special occasions or celebrations such as Christmas. In fact, lechon is not only a popular holiday food but also a Christmas tradition. The slow-roasted suckling pig is typically stuffed with lemongrass,…
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Remember First IN, First OUT!
First In, First Out (FIFO)— a cost-saving method of rotating and storing food where the food that has been in storage the longest (“first in”) should be the food that is used next (“first out”). Utilizing food before it spoils and maintaining an organized food storage system are both facilitated by this technique. Although it…
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Why We Should Know FATTOM
Majority of the people does not know what FATTOM is. Some would think it means “Tom is fat.” But it is not. It is an acronym that stand for Food, Acidity, Time, Temperature, Oxygen, and Moisture and refers to the factors that contribute for the bacterial growth in food. As holiday season is fast approaching,…
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Make Handwashing a Habit!
The holiday season is indeed the most wonderful time of the year. As early as September, colorful decorations can be seen all around, families gather and the undeniable buzzling crowd during Christmas shopping spree. Hence, during this time, we must not forget to prioritize our health and safety when participating in such activities. Keep in…
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Nutritips Para sa mga may Kapansanan
People with disabilities require access to health care and health services just like everyone else. A person with disability does not imply that they are unhealthy or that they cannot be healthy. For all of us, being healthy involves achieving and maintaining good health so that we can live an active life. That entails having…
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5 KEY MEASURES FOR FOOD SAFETY
Food safety is the practice of handling, preparing, and storing food in a way that reduces the risk of food-borne illness and injury. As food products travel through the supply chain from farm to factory to fork, they may come into touch with a number of health concerns. In order to reduce these hazards and…
