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Province of South Cotabato gears up for DOST-FNRI Nationwide Nutrition Survey
The Department of Science and Technology – Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI), the government’s research arm for food and nutrition research as well as science and technology services, will conduct the “Nationwide Nutrition Survey (NNS)” in 2022, using the 20 areas covered in 2019 to provide empirical data on the nutritional and health status…
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The Pros and Cons of Coffee
Coffee, as one of the most popular beverages globally and is also a significant source of a natural stimulant called caffeine. While Philippine coffee production remains relatively low and is unable to even meet local consumption demand (coffee production was at 62,062 metric tons of green coffee beans in 2019 but Filipinos consume 100,000 metric…
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Food Safety a Must for Tutok Kainan
Foodborne illnesses are considered a major problem in Food safety. This is usually infectious or toxic. Mainly caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, or chemical substances entering the body through contaminated food or water. WHO reports that in 1998, approximately 2.2 million people died from diarrheic diseases—1.8 million of them being children. Children under 5 years…
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NNC XII convenes for April Staff Meeting
The NNC SOCCSKSARGEN region gathered at Hashi Restaurant, Koronadal City for the monthly staff meeting. The main objectives of the staff meeting conducted were to keep track of the activities in the past months and to revisit achievements and accomplishments. It also provides an avenue to resolve some issues and concerns in the operationalization of…
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Bird’s Eye View: Cancer in the Philippines
Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide, with approximately 10 million mortalities recorded in 2020, accounting for nearly one in every six deaths. Cancers in the lung, breast, colon, rectum, and prostate are common cancers (World Health Organization, 2021). In the Philippines, 189 of every 100,000 Filipinos are affected by cancer, with four Filipinos…
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NNC XII Urges to Strengthen F1KD Advocacy
SOCCSKSARGEN—The National Nutrition Council XII held a Webinar on Good Nutrition in the First 1000 days (F1KD) of Life via Zoom Videoconference on March 31, 2022. The activity also concludes the celebration of Women’s Month which was attended by around 101 participants composed of Local Nutrition Focal Points and Women of Child-bearing age in the…
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Alkikan Vegetable Growers Association Undergone Food Safety Orientation
Food safety and cleanliness are critical because it ensure the safety of the food you touch and manufacture. Consumers could become gravely ill from food poisoning and other foodborne illnesses if food safety and cleanliness are not maintained. As part of the social preparation of Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program in the region, the NNC…
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NNC XII joins the Regional Inter-Agency Forum of Save the Children
Save the Children Philippines conducted Regional Inter-Agency Forum last March 23, 2022, at Paraiso Verde Hotel, Koronadal City, to intensify collaboration and strengthen partnership with national government agencies. The meeting serves as an avenue to share the programs and priorities of the organization and how they can extend support to the various government agencies’ programs…
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Tuberculosis Management from A Nutrition Perspective
Tuberculosis, or TB, is still one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by the TB bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis). Coughing, occasionally with sputum or blood, chest pains, weakness, weight loss, fever, and night sweats are signs and symptoms of active tuberculosis (TB). The lungs are the most commonly…
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RBATF XII is Stepping Up its Salt Monitoring Activity
One of the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) targets is eliminating micronutrient deficiencies in the Philippines. To reinforce the advocacy in battling the problem of micronutrient deficiencies, specifically, iodine deficiency disorders (IDD), Republic Act No. 8172 or “An Act Promoting Salt Iodization Nationwide and For Related Purposes,” also known as the ASIN Law,…
