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Food Safety Orientation for Barangay Nutrition Scholars of Koronadal City
Knowledge on food handling and preparation is required among food handlers. Its critical to determine whether a food is beneficial or detrimental to the body to prevent food poisoning or food borne diseases. In conjunction with this, the City Nutrition Office of Koronadal City, led by City Nutrition Action Officer Nancy Adalin with Assistant Nutritionist…
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NNC XII empowers Women Leaders and Influencers for Nutrition
SOCCSKSARGEN—The National Nutrition Council Region XII held its first Nutrition Literacy and Empowerment of Women Leaders and Influencers in blended mode on April 28, 2022 attended by around 95 participants composed of officers and members of various Women’s groups which include Kalipunan ng Liping Pilipina (KALIPI) Federation officer, Rural Improvement Club (RIC) ,Council of Women…
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Retiree BNSs of Region XII receives Separation Pay
Region XII Barangay Nutrition Scholar Federation headed by Ms. Creamhield C. Bation provided separation pay to retiree BNSs. Separation pay is the assistance given by SOCCSKSARGEN BNS Federation to BNS who will separate or retire from service. The said assistance will be availed if the member is paying the BNS dues for 3 consecutive years…
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SOCCSKSARGEN Shepherding Team Prepares for the Upcoming Shepherding Project
In preparation for the upcoming Regional Nutrition Shepherding Project, the National Nutrition Council (NNC) XII spearheaded the virtual orientation for the Regional Nutrition Shepherding Team (RNST) last April 20-21, 2022, via Zoom teleconference it was participated by the RNST members from the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Education (DepEd),…
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Preserving Health Through Balanced Diet
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or…
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Know Your Gut and Protect Your Digestive Tract
Cancers of the colon, liver, peptic ulcer disease, diarrhea, and stomachaches are the leading causes of illness and death in the Philippines. The common denominator among these diseases is that they primarily affect the human digestive tract. According to Department of Health data, cancers affecting the digestive system rank first, sixth, and seventh in terms…
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NNC SOX undergoes orientation on 5S, Filing and Coding System
Still part of equipping the staff with the basic knowledge and skills for a better and more systematic work environment, the NNC SOCCSKSARGEN region had an orientation on 5S, filing and coding system last April 11, 2022, at NNC XII Conference Room, Koronadal City via zoom teleconference. The activity was joined by Ms. Maybelle T.…
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NNC XII Orients Radio Council of Radyo Kasaganaan
5 APRIL 2022—The National Nutrition Council XII headed by RNPC Retsebeth Laquihon with NO II Danah Pearl Aurel re-orients members of Community Radio Council of Nutriskwela Radio Station-Radyo Kasaganaan in Maitum, Sarangani. The activity was attended by 20 participants from the different sectors and offices in LGU Maitum, held at the Municipal Mini Auditorium.
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Tutok Kainan DSP: Turnover Ceremony at General Santos City
Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program is a nutrition specific-based program of the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) that aims to prevent stunting in children ages 0 to 23 months by increasing the quality and quantity of food and nutrient intakes and utilization of related ECCD F1KD services among nutritionally at-risk pregnant women…
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DIABETES IN PREGNANCY
Did you know that a certain type of diabetes could occur only during pregnancy? It is called Gestational Diabetes. According to Dr. Michael Dansinger, gestational diabetes is a condition in which your blood sugar levels become high during pregnancy. In the Philippines, it affects 14% of pregnant women in 2014. There are two classes of gestational diabetes. Women with…
