National Nutrition Council XII held its 2nd Regional Barangay Nutrition Scholar Federation XII Inc. meeting via zoom videoconference and face-to-face at Cinco Niñas, Koronadal City last September 14, 2021. A total of 8 BNS officers attended the meeting, 3 via zoom videoconference and 5 are face to face. During the meeting, matters discussed were the…

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SOCCSKSARGEN – September 7, 2021 – The National Nutrition Council (NNC) XII held a joint virtual meeting of NAOs and D/CNPCs via Zoom. There were 51 Local Nutrition Focal Points (LNFP) from across the region in attendance namely: Nutrition Action Officers, District/ City and Municipal Nutrition Program Coordinators, Nutrition Staff and HRH-Nutritionist Dietitians The purpose of…

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September is National Epilepsy Awareness Month in the Philippines. Epilepsy is a neuromuscular disorder in which abnormal electric activity in the brain causes recurring transient seizures. There is an unregulated chaotic electric discharge that occurs during seizures. The patient may experience loss of consciousness which may last for a few seconds, as in petit mal…

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Proclamation No. 162 signed on Aug. 21, 1999, by former President Joseph Estrada declares the first week of September of every year as Obesity Prevention Awareness Week. Obesity is noted as one of the country’s serious health problems hence the declaration is hereby intensified to increase the knowledge and awareness of the public on the…

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Breastfeeding, according to World Health Organization (WHO) is one of the most effective way to ensure child health and survival. Thus, in the Philippines, every month of August is designated as National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, to raise public understanding about the importance of breastfeeding, boost breastfeeding promotion and protection, and gain widespread support for breastfeeding…

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The Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team of SOCCSKSARGEN is currently conducting the Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation Protocol (MELLPI Pro) particularly for the Local Nutrition Focal Points for CY 2019 which started at second week of July after few adjustments on schedules due to the on-going pandemic. As of this writing, five Barangay…

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KIDAPAWAN CITY—The Local Government of Kidapawan City thru the City Nutrition Office conducted a culmination program in celebration of the Breastfeeding Awareness Month with the theme, “Tulong-tulong sa Pagpapasuso sa First 1000 days”. The said activity was held on August 25-26, 2021 at Habitat-Brgy. Health Station, Barangay Sudapin, Kidapawan City. In tangent with the Breastfeeding…

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The month of August of every year is the celebration of Sight Saving Month under Proclamation No. 40. The campaign aims to highlight the significance of protecting, taking good care, and for everyone to focus on their eye health. The eye is one of our most important body organs that can capture and interpret more…

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A Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) should be aware that the barangay has various government programs that aimed to improve the people’s quality of life. To minimize overlapping with the responsibilities and tasks of other barangay-based workers, it is necessary that the BNS understands his or her roles and functions. Last August 17-18, 2021, the Local…

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SOCCSKSARGEN—With the aim to scale up nutrition interventions, the National Nutrition Council XII representing the Regional Mobilization (RMOB) Team whips up mobilization by conducting series of LNAP Formulation Workshop in selected LGUs. The RMOB Team was organized last 2019 to ensure quality nutrition program implementation of LGUs by providing technical assistance through mentoring, coaching, monitoring…

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