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NNC9 successfully conducted PMNP FGD to Indigenous Peoples of ZDN and ZDS
Last April 13, 2021, the National Nutrition Council Region IX conducted an online focus group discussion (FGD) in relation to the Philippine Multi-sectoral Nutrition Project (PMNP) called the KUMAIN project. Said activity was with the IP leaders and representatives in the provinces of Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga del Norte. It was participated with twelve…
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Common Breastfeeding Challenges
Breastmilk is the safest and healthiest food for your baby. It provides all the nutrition your baby needs for the first six months. Breastfeeding will help reduce your baby’s risk of obesity, diarrhea, gastrointestinal illnesses, and non-communicable diseases. It also protects the infants against allergies, sickness, and infections. While breastfeeding offers numerous benefits, it also…
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Sleep Deprivation affects Health
Adequate sleep is very important to maintain a person’s optimal health and well-being and its deprivation can affect a person’s health and ability to do daily activities. Sleep deprivation may be caused by consistent lack of sleep, reduced quality of sleep, or underlying sleep disorders. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), children and…
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Did you know? Safe Motherhood Week is every 2nd week of May
Every second week of May, the country observes Safe Motherhood Week in order to promote maternal health and nutrition. Ideally, women should give birth in a health facility in order to make sure both mother and the baby are properly cared for by trained health workers. However, there are still many women who do not…
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The Relationship Between Children Hyperactivity and Sugar Intake
Children are naturally hyperactive especially when they start to walk and talk. Activity levels in children vary with their age like a 2-year old compared to the active level and attention span of a 10-year old child. This also varies depending on the interest of the activity but the level of caloric intake of children…
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Foods to avoid to prevent Hypertension
Hypertension is considered as the number one contributing risk factor for global deaths. It causes strokes, heart attacks, and other cardiovascular complications. Thus, in order to raise awareness, the month of May is declared as National Hypertension Awareness Month. This year’s theme “#KnowYourNumbers”, aims to enhearten everyone to have their blood pressure checked and measured.
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Best Practices to Prevent Dental Caries
You’ve probably heard the saying, you are what you eat; well that’s particularly true for your teeth and gums. Those starchy or sugary foods we love are also loved by the bacteria in your mouth that can cause tooth decay and gum disease. Even with a good oral hygiene routine (brushing twice a day, flossing…
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WASH for a Better Life
Universal access to safe and clean water, adequate sanitation, and proper hygiene education can reduce different health problems, leading to improved health, poverty reduction, and socio-economic development. Sanitation and hygiene are critical to health, survival, and development. Safe drinking water, proper sanitation facilities, and proper hygiene are essential to health and wellness in the communities…
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Fasting and Pregnancy
Ramadan is very special time of the year for our Muslim family and friends – including pregnant and breastfeeding women. Fasting during this period is one of the five pillars of Islam, although pregnant women are exempted if it poses a risk to their health. Whilst pregnant and breastfeeding women are not expected to fast,…
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Olutanga ZSP distributes DOST-FNRI Complementary Foods
Last 8th of April 2021, Barangay Solar of the Municipality of Olutanga, Zamboanga del Sur distributed BIMO Curls and other ready-to-eat food commodities to 6-59 months old children as part of their of complementary feeding to children who were identified to be malnourished using the MUAC tape with a reference of less than eleven point…
