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Nutrition for kids: Guidelines for a healthy diet
Does your child eat healthy foods? Do you regularly serve nutritious and healthy meals? Does she/he enjoy the foods you serve? Is your child a picky eater? Do they prefer chips for snacks and fast or processed foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? And lastly, as a guardian are you aware on the benefits, effects…
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RIAC- IP Health Caravan
09- November 2021: Barangay Nati, Municipality of Senator Ninoy Aquino, Province of Sultan Kudarat Regional Inter-Agency Committee- Indigenous People Health Caravan. Attended and participated by four (4) active regional partners, namely, National Nutrition Council, Department of Health, National Commission on Indigenous Peoples and Department of Social Welfare and Development. The Health Caravan aims to promote…
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Generate Awareness to Lung Cancer Prevention
The lungs are the main part of the respiratory system. It works with other organs and tissues to help us breath by providing oxygen to the body through the blood. Lung cancer occurs when there is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in one or both lungs. These abnormal cells can form tumors and interfere…
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Shedding light for World Psoriasis Day!
The 29th of October is World Psoriasis Day, which highlights the difficulties faced by persons who suffer from psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. It was created by International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA) in 2004, and the observance has grown into a leading platform for everyone to unite voices and promote psoriasis advocacy efforts. Psoriasis is…
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SOCCSKSARGEN EPAHP Agencies Finalize Regional MOU
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO – The Department of Social Welfare and Development Region XII, the lead agency in the implementation of the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) Program, conducted a face-to-face meeting for the finalization of the Regional Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the program. Together with the National Nutrition Council XII, represented…
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Sustansya at kalusugan sa Tahanan ng Magnanay (STM), Sultan Kudarat Province’s support to F1KD
The indigenous inhabitants of Sultan Kudarat Province, mainly the Manobo, make up one of the largest tribes in the province. The culture of the said tribe allows young marriages which jeopardizes the lives of the young girls to early pregnancy and further lead to delivery complications. Additionally, the average household size of each family with…
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ADHD not a disability, it’s a different ability
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is a chronic condition that affects millions of children and often continues into adulthood. A person with ADHD has differences in brain development and brain activity that affect attention, the ability to sit still and self-control. Hyperactivity is not easily defined. It often depends on the observer. Behavior that seems excessive…
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NNC SOCCSKSARGEN holds 2021 team building activity
SOCCSKSARGEN–The National Nutrition Council XII held its annual Team Building activity on October 15-16, 2021 at Marlet’s View Resort, Maasim, Sarangani. The activity with the theme “The Challenge of Change: Igniting Team Spirit,” aims to develop strength for managing changes or challenges faced by the group, while also encouraging collaboration to improve productivity and spread…
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MNC-Lambayong undergoes Nutrition Program Management Training
LAMBAYONG, SULTAN KUDARAT- In partnership with the National Nutrition Council XII, LGU Lambayong conducted Nutrition Program Management Training with MELLPI Pro Orientation among selected Municipal Nutrition Committee members last October 11-13, 2021 held at the Office of the Vice Mayor, Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat. The participants came from the different offices to wit: Planning, Budget, MSWDO,…
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NNC XII conducts LGU Mobilization activities
The National Nutrition Council XII visited more LGUs for the month of October to provide technical assistance in formulating their three-year Municipal Nutrition Action Plans. Last October 7-8, NOII Aurel and NOI Laurito facilitated the 2-day LNAP Formulation Workshop in Pikit, Cotabato attended by their MNAO and selected MNC members from Budget Office, Planning Office,…
