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NNC XI Participates in Regional Breastfeeding Task Force Meeting
25 June 2021 – NNC XI participated in a Virtual Consultative Meeting for members of Regional Breastfeeding Task Force or the Milk Code Task Force hosted by DOH XI. The meeting, aimed at discussing issues and concern regarding the implementation and enforcement of Executive Order 51 or the Milk Code and its Revised lmplementing Rules…
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Women’s Guide to Managing Iron Supplementation
Did you know that pregnant women have higher iron needs compared to other non-pregnant women? Iron is needed for the development of additional red blood cells that deliver nutrients and oxygen to the developing fetus. Although iron needs can be met by eating iron-rich food such as fish, meat and poultry, pregnant women need more…
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Importance of Folic Acid Before and During Pregnancy
Folic acid, also known as Folate or Vitamin B12, is a vitamin that is needed in fetal brain, heart and palate development and in the prevention of neural tube defects (NTDs) during pregnancy. It plays an important role in the production of red blood cells and helps your baby’s neural tube develop into their brain…
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Wais Nutrition Tips on Dietary Supplements for Preggies!
Are you planning to get pregnant or currently pregnant? Are you also wondering how to optimize your nutrition during this important phase of your life? Keep reading because this article is for you!Aside from a balanced and varied diet, women of childbearing age and pregnant women have higher nutritional needs that cannot be met by…
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Prolonged Sitting vs. Interrupted Sitting: How to Stay Active While Working at Home
Are you working from home? How many hours do you usually spend sitting down uninterrupted? Studies show that prolonged sitting of more than 1 hour straight can lead to increased cardiovascular disease risk, poor health and a weak body in the long term. A 2020 meta-analysis has shown that prolonged sitting leads to greater dysfunction…
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Nutrition Tips for Teens amidst COVID-19
Do you know that 1 out of 3 pre-adolescent and older children aged 10 – 19 years old in Davao Region are stunted? Stunting is a consequence of chronic malnutrition which lead to inadequate growth and development during the peak growing years. Thus, it is important to provide the adequate amount and type of food…
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Is Breastfeeding Safe for COVID-positive Mothers?
Short answer is YES. According to the World Health Organization as of May 2020: “Transmission of active COVID-19 (virus that can cause infection) through breast milk and breastfeeding has not been detected to date. There is no reason to avoid or stop breastfeeding.” The Center for Disease Control (CDC) also recommends breastfeeding for mothers who…
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Importance of Breakfast for Children Studying at Home
Breakfast is probably the most important meal of the day, especially for growing children. While it is indeed essential for children’s optimum growth, studies show that breakfast can also contribute to children’s creativity, focus and learning capacity. A 2012 study by Pivik et al. showed that school-aged children who ate breakfast had enhanced focus and…
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Let’s Go for Mango!
It’s raining mangoes! Did you know that 1 serving (70 g) of Mango can satisfy up to 55% of your daily Vitamin C needs? It is also a good source of Vitamin A in the form of Beta carotene. The two most popular mango variants that are in season nowadays are Indian Mangoes and Carabao…
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3 Reasons Why You Should Eat Melon
Are you craving for something healthy, sweet and refreshing dessert without the excessive calories? Look no further than the locally available Melon fruit! A serving of Milon Tagalog or Muskmelon contains only 44 calories yet already satisfies up to 70% of your daily Vitamin C needs. Melon season usually runs from April – July in…
