A mineral called iodine can be present in various foods. Due to its role in the synthesis of thyroid hormones, this mineral is crucial for human health. The body’s metabolism and other critical processes are regulated by thyroid hormones. This hormone is crucial for the baby’s healthy bone and brain development during pregnancy.

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NNC XII convened the Local Nutrition Focal Points (LNFPs) for the 1st meeting of 2023 via Zoom teleconference. A total of 55 LNFPs from 53 LGUs at the provincial, city and municipal level were present during the meeting, including nutrition action officers, program coordinators, and local nutrition staff.

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SOCCSKRAGEN—The National Nutrition Council XII has led the series of workshops for the formulation of the Regional Nutrition Plan of Action for 2023-2028 (RPAN).  The members of the Regional Nutrition Committee were convened on October 13-14, 2022 at Paraiso Verde, Koronadal City for the First round of Regional Plan of Action for Nutrition Workshop.  Successively,…

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SOCCSKSARGEN—-The Municipality of Malungon, Sarangani, served as the official launchpad for the upcoming Learning Hub for Enhanced and Revitalized Nutrition (LHEARN) Project in Region 12. A two-day orientation activity was conducted held on December 20-21, 2022, at Kalonbarak Skyline ridge, Malungon, Sarangani. The said orientation focused on the project’s overarching goal, its establishment, related activities,…

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Barangay Nutrition Scholars play a major role in delivering nutrition and other health-related services in the community. They also monitor the nutritional status of children and other nutritionally at-risk groups and refer to the services that require immediate interventions. In line with this, the Local Government Unit of Kalamansig in partnership with the National Nutrition…

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The National Nutrition Council Region XII conducted monitoring of Local Nutrition Early Warning System for Food and Nutrition Security at Kiamba, Sarangani Province last November 24, 2022. LNEWS- FNS is a surveillance system that enables the community to respond rapidly to any threat, natural or man-made, that may impair food and nutrition security in the…

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The Province of South Cotabato conducted Nutrition in Emergencies Training and Workshop for its Nutrition Program Implementers on December 5 and 6, 2022, at Villa Princessita, Koronadal City.  National Nutrition Council Region XII’s DMO II Danah Pearl Aurel, RN, served as the training’s resource person. For context, the objective of the NiE program in disaster-stricken…

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Pikit Municipal Nutrition Office in partnership with National Nutrition Council Region XII conducted Refresher Course on Basic Skills for Barangay Nutrition Scholars last October 26-28,2022 at Mergrande Hotel and Resort, Davao City, and was participated by 15 nutrition workers from the Municipality of Pikit North Cotabato. In line with this, National Nutrition Council XII, DMO-…

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The National Nutrition Council conducted the face-to-face Regional Nutrition Program Implementation Review last October 28, 2022, in Cinco Niñas, Koronadal City. This annual activity aims to assess the implementation, progress, and development of the nutrition program and to promote learning and adaptable behavior to enhance performance. It also serves as an avenue to determine constraints…

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The Regional Bantay Asin Task Force (RBATF) of SOCCSKSARGEN held its second meeting of the year 2022 on October 24, 2022, at the Villa Amor Hotel in Koronadal City. The meeting was held to evaluate and assess the progress and situation of salt iodization, its implementation, and monitoring in the region. During the meeting, the…

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