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The causes of Constipation
According to the Gastroenterology Division at McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences Assistant Professor Dr. Maria Ines Pinto Sanchez, et al, Constipation is physically and mentally troublesome for many individuals and can significantly interfere with their daily living and well-being. Chronic constipation can affect from 2% to 27% of the population. Although, only a proportion…
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Are Genetically Modified Foods Safe?
For years, the Philippines has been one of the countries around the globe striving for food production and resolving food security issues in consideration to the increasing number of malnutrition prevalence. The Department of Agriculture (DA) as the major national government’s implementing body to primarily monitor and ensure enough food supply in the country provided…
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Protein , an essential macronutrient
Every individual essentially needs food to grow and to survive as our body is not capable of producing the necessary nutrients. Unfortunately, most Filipinos believe that satisfying hunger is enough, disregarding one of the most important nutrients — PROTEIN. It is needed for growth, repair and building of body tissues, allows metabolic reactions to take…
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Diabetes and Pregnancy
Pregnancy can be one of the most thrilling and most daunting times in a woman’s life. As soon as you see that little line on the pregnancy test, the worry seems to set in. As much as possible, a woman in her reproductive age must be extra careful on her diet and habits before it…
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Backyard gardening: The best way to ensure family’s food security
Since the pandemic started, a lot of people now find interest in planting their own plants and flowers in their very own garden or backyard. They even call themselves plantita or plantito. Taking care of plants is not only a good way to de-stress oneself as part of maintaining a good mental health, but it…
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Stop Mosquito, Stop Malaria
The World Malaria Day is being celebrated every 25th of April that highlights the responsibility of each and every one to participate to end malaria and to get closer to a malaria-free world. This year’s theme, “Zero Malaria-Draw the Line against Malaria” is adherent to its advocacy to end malaria by 2030 (DOH, 2019). To…
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Fasting during Ramadan and its Health Benefits
The holy month of Ramadan is a special month of the year for our Muslim community which usually begins during the 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar, when the new crescent moon can first be seen. Muslims consider fasting in Ramadan as a core part of their religious beliefs and is believed to connect…
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NNC9 provides Tutok Kainan Orientation to ZDS Nutrition Program Implementers
In preparation for the implementation of the Tutok Kainan: Dietary Supplementation Program (DSP) for pregnant women and 6-23 months old children, NNC 9 Provincial Nutrition Coordinator (PNC) for Zamboanga del Sur, Ms. Marie-Claire Gaas, conducted an orientation to Nutrition and Health Implementers in the Province of Zamboanga del Sur (ZDS) on April 16 and 19,…
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NNC9 participates in MNC and LHB Joint Meeting of Piñan, ZDN
On April 20, 2021, the ECCD F1K Provincial Nutrition Coordinator (PNC) for Zamboanga del Norte Ms. Rowence F. Zorilla attended the joint meeting of the Municipal Nutrition Council (MNC) and Local Health Board (LHB) of Pinan, Zamboanga del Norte to discuss the Tutok Kainan Guidelines, SMS-Monitoring Tool, Monitoring Template, IAR Form and Inventory Form. PNC…
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Oatmeal… May Health Benefits ba?
Many foods fall in and out of favor as health trends come and go but not oatmeal. For many years, this whole-grain powerhouse has been packing serious nutrition and hearty flavor on our breakfast. It’s one of the few comfort foods that is good for you.. Oatmeal is also readily available and easy to prepare,…
