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Dealing with the Toddlers at the Table
Toddlers (aging one to three years old) can be really picky eaters. It is also at this stage that they are focused on developing a sense of autonomy or self-control, hence the fickle process in their food preferences that might compromise proper nutrition. Parents play an important role in achieving their child’s healthy eating habits.…
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South Cotabato Province conducts MNAOs Meeting
SOCCSKSARGEN – South Cotabato province conducted an MNAOs meeting last April 16, 2021, Friday, held in Municipality of T’boli, South Cotabato. The Municipal Nutrition Action Officers (MNAOs) meeting held in the Women’s Center of T’boli was facilitated by South Cotabato Nutrition Officers Angela Frugalidad and Liza Enamno and Chief Administrative Officer III Earl Rey Madres.…
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BATAK is now in its fourth year
With continued efforts to address malnutrition particularly stunting in the Province of South Cotabato which is likely to increase as one of the consequences of pandemic, the provincial nutrition office continues to deliver nutrition interventions and services to all its constituents to alleviate malnutrition problem.
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Learning the value of appropriate Complementary Feeding
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines Complementary feeding as the process starting when breast milk alone is no longer sufficient to meet the nutritional requirements of infants, and therefore other foods and liquids are needed. It is recommended though that infants should continue breastfeeding along with complementary feeding which typically covers at 6-24 months of…
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Health Benefits of Organic Food Consumption
The way your food is grown, raised and produced can have a leading impact on your overall health as well as the environment. With the many health risks associated with chemicals or preservatives present in foods, selecting organic food products for the whole family is the best and smart choice to right nutrition. Organic foods…
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Complementary Food Center in Kidapawan City is now open
Breastmilk is no longer enough to meet a baby’s nutritional requirements when he/she reaches the age of six (6) months. Complementary foods are therefore being introduced. Children who do not receive additional food to complement breast milk are more likely to lose weight and experience growth faltering during this crucial time. The survey of Department of…
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NNC XII carries out FGD for KUMAIN project
SOCCSKSARGEN- The National Nutrition Council XII conducted a series of Focus Group Discussions (FGD) for the implementation of the Philippine Multi-sectoral Nutrition Project (PMNP) on 2022-2025. Dubbed as the KUMAIN (Kasapatan at Ugnayan ng Mamamayan sa Akmang Pagkain at Nutrisyon) Project, this will be led by DOH-NNC and DSWD, in collaboration with the DILG, DA,…
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Winning Proper Health and Nutrition While at Work
Many of us are busy at work answering emails and telephone calls, attending meetings and rushing for the submission of reports on deadlines. In the mid of a hectic day at work, some rarely give much consideration to their meals and don’t always make smart decisions about their diet. Employees will surely go for unhealthy…
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Healthy Tips for the Summer
As April comes in, so as the most awaited summer vacations. Although the hot dry season starts during the month of March up until the month of May, Filipinos traditionally schedule trips on the beach and engage in outdoor activities more when the month of April starts. With these changes in season and usual activities,…
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Recognizing the Front Line Heroes
Health workers are people who provide significant contributions to improve the health status of the community and the world. They make up the global health workforce who knows what is best for a resilient health system against natural hazards and disease outbreaks.
