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NNC successfully launched SUN Movement 3.0 in the Philippines
The Philippines became the 51st country to join the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement in 2014 and last June 2, 2021, SUN Movement 3.0 was successfully launched in the country virtually with the National Nutrition Council (NNC) as the forefront in the activity. SUN 3.0 is a nutrition strategy covering the period from 2021 to…
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What you need to know about Bacterial Vaginosis?
Bacterial vaginosis is an infection of the vagina caused by bacteria. It is the most common cause of abnormal vaginal discharge that occurs among women ages 15 to 44. Anyone can get bacterial vaginosis but it is usually common among sexually active women. Bacterial vaginosis is also associated with poor obstetrics and gynecologic outcomes such…
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A Low-purine Diet for people with Gout
A low-purine diet is a meal plan based on foods that are low in purine content. Purine is a substance that is found in foods and is produced naturally by the body. When your body digests purine, it produces a waste product called uric acid. A buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints can…
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Impressive Health Benefits of Pineapple
The Philippines is the second biggest pineapple-exporting country in the world next to Thailand. Pineapple (L. Ananas comosus) is an incredibly delicious and healthy tropical fruit. It originated in South America, where early European explorers named it after its resemblance to a pinecone. Pineapple and its compounds have been linked to many health benefits, including…
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What do you need to know about Scoliosis?
The month of June has been declared by President Rodrigo R. Duterte as the “Scoliosis Awareness Month” with the issuance of Proclamation No. 620. This is to raise awareness of the structural disorder of the body called “Scoliosis” and to promote its early detection for immediate management. The proclamation also designates the Department of Health…
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NNC 9 participates Provincial Integration Meeting with CSO Partners in ZDN
On May 14, 2021, the Health and Nutrition Liason of UNICEF, Mr. Lemuelle Moninio held a Provincial Integration Meeting together with CSO partners. The said meeting was attended by CSO partners, Zamboanga del Norte (ZDN) PNO and PHO staff, and PNC Rowence Zorilla of the National Nutrition Council Region 9. The meeting aims to provide…
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The Health Benefits of Yogurt Uncommon to Some!
Yogurt is a milk product obtained by fermentation of milk specific microorganisms. It undergoes a long process of fermentation where it produces lactic acid, a substance that causes milk protein to curdle, giving yogurt its unique flavor and texture. It dates back between 10,000 and 5,000 BC in the Neolithic period, where Neolithic people started…
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NNC IX joins the observance of Dengue Awareness Month
Dengue is one of the fastest spreading vector-borne diseases in more than 100 countries around the globe. The month of June has been declared Dengue Awareness Month in the Philippines to promote public awareness on the preventive measures against the mosquito-borne viral disease. According to the Department of Health, dengue is an all-year-round public health…
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NNC 9 assists the 2-Day 2021 NET Online Validation Visit of Dipolog City, ZDN
In line with the maintenance of the Consistent Regional Outstanding Winner in Nutrition (CROWN) award conferred to Dipolog City in August 2019, a virtual validation visit was done via Zoom platform last May 18-19 to determine if the city was able to sustain its efforts to improve the nutrition situation of its constituents with reference…
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Avocados: Yay or Nay
Avocados are a naturally nutrient-dense food and contain nearly 20 vitamins and minerals. They are an excellent source of monounsaturated fat and vitamin E, and are a good source of folate. They also supply more soluble fiber than other fruit and contain a number of useful minerals including iron, copper and potassium. These days, the…
