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NNC XII wraps up Free Nutrition and Diet Counselling
SOCCSKSARGEN-The National Nutrition Council XII has successfully conducted the Free Nutrition and Diet Counselling as part of the National Women’s Month Celebration. A total of 17 clients were accommodated satisfying their nutritional needs and concerns. The clients were assessed thru their Vital signs, Random Blood Sugar results, Anthropometric measurements, Body Mass Index and the waist-to-hip…
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Pregnant Women in Covid-19 Crisis
In our near-ending celebration of the National Women’s Month with the campaign “Juana Laban sa Pandemya: Kaya!”, aside from its general theme on women empowerment and gender equality, this month gives much emphasis to women’s participation in battling the pandemic which poses both challenges and opportunities for women.
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Nutrition Cluster of Tacurong City strengthened capacity on NiE-IM
In times of emergency, mitigating hunger and malnutrition must be one of the priorities of every Local Nutrition Cluster (LNC) to avoid further nutritional consequences. Thus, equipping the LNC members on Nutrition in Emergency (NiE) is necessary. NiE protects the nutritional status of vulnerable groups affected by emergencies.
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South Cotabato provides food packs, hazard pay to BNSs
In efforts to support the Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNSs) in their role as front liners in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, the Provincial Government of South Cotabato provided family food packs, together with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region 12, and hazard pays to all BNSs in the province. South…
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RDC SOCCSKSARGEN supports Implementation of OPT Interim Guidelines
SOCCSKSARGEN- The Regional Development Council of Region XII chaired by General Santos City Mayor, Hon. Ronnel Rivera approved the Regional Social Development Committee (RDSC) Resolution No. 10 series of 2021, “Requesting Local Government Units to support the Implementation of the Interim Guidelines for the conduct of Operation Timbang (OPT) Plus in the Context of COVID-19…
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The Clock is Ticking, End Tuberculosis Now!
Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that most often affect the lungs but can also damage other parts of the body. It can spread through the air when an individual with TB of the lungs or throat coughs, sneezes, or talks. Symptoms may include bad cough that lasts 3 weeks or longer, weight…
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Project ANAK: Unhalted in SK Province
Project ANAK or “Accelerated Nutrient Advocacy for Kids” is a model delivery system for complementary feeding intervention aimed to improve the malnutrition problem among children six months to two years old. In Sultan Kudarat Province, the municipalities of Columbio, Esperanza, Lambayong, Kalamansig, President Quirino and Senator Ninoy Aquino adopted and implemented the DOST-FNRI Project ANAK…
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Nutrition Workers of Libungan undergo BNS refresher course
The Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNSs) are community-based volunteers who assist in the barangay deliver nutrition and related services. Hence, basic information related to the performance of BNS must be given for them to carry out their roles and responsibilities more effectively and efficiently. The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Libungan in partnership with National Nutrition…
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TIPS TO IMPROVE GUT HEALTH
The digestive system is a group of organs that work together to convert the food you eat into the energy and nutrients your body needs. But there are times, one or more parts of the digestive system will not function well and can cause minor distress to severe health problems. In the Philippines, among the…
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Nutrition as a preventive method in the pandemic crisis
As the saying goes, “prevention is better than cure”. The same saying is relevant now more than ever in this time of pandemic. While we are hoping for Covid-19 vaccine to arrive as soon as possible, it is not a bad idea to protect ourselves in the best way we can while waiting. Many depend…
