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NNC IX joins webinar on mental wellness at the workplace
This pandemic can trigger the people to feel more anxious. Problems are piling up on top of another- temporarily loss of jobs, limited budget, lack of transportation going to and from work, and the list just goes on. With more than 150 participants from all over the country, the National Nutrition Council (NNC) Regional Office…
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What can you do for your Kidneys?
Did you know how important your kidneys are? These two bean-shaped and fist-sized organs located at the bottom of your rib cage filter waste products, excess water and other impurities from your blood. Imagine what will happen to your body when these organs are not well taken cared of and those waste products are not…
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Protect your home against Dengue this rainy season!
Right after summer and by the month of June, the wet or rainy season starts to take over. A good rainstorm nourishes the plants, replenishes water supply and gives you a good setting to curl up with your favorite book. However, just like anything else, too much rain could lead to negative effects for wildlife,…
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NNC IX successfully conducts 1st Semester ECCD-F1K Virtual Meeting
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, mass gatherings are prohibited and social distancing is being observed in the country. Thus, various agencies and organizations nowadays are taking advantage on the use of modern technology and internet to continue conducting their postponed activities. One of these is the successful conduct of the 1st Semester Early Childhood Care…
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Why root crops are best for your backyard gardening
While the COVID-19 pandemic is still on the surface and the Philippines is forced to implement community quarantine as part of the “new normal” to control its spread, people are facing for a possible food shortage, panic-buying and food hoarding. However, since people are advised to stay at home and observe social distancing protocols, this…
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Slow Down to Save Lives
Every year, millions of lives have been taken due to road traffic accidents. In the Philippines alone, the World Health Organization says that about 12,000 Filipinos die on the road yearly. These deaths are very alarming thus it needs heightened interventions and cooperation from the citizens. To continue to raise awareness on the road safety,…
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Easy Ways to Avoid Overeating while on Quarantine
Staying at home during the COVID-19 crisis can lead to unhealthy eating habits such as binge eating or overeating to seek relief from the stress, anxiety and boredom brought by the current pandemic. This boredom or stress-related eating habit is a natural reaction since some people find comfort in food, but always be reminded that…
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Nutrition Action Officers convene online for its 1st semester meeting
Taking advantage of today’s modern technology, the Nutrition Action Officers (NAOs) of Zamboanga Peninsula convene online for its 1st semester meeting presided by National Nutrition Council (NNC) Region IX’s Nutrition Program Coordinator Nimfa D. Ekong. With the help of internet, gadgets such as laptop and mobile phones, and the Zoom application, 19 participants were able…
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Breastfeeding amidst the pandemic: A guide for mothers and health workers
During this world-wide pandemic, a lot of questions were still left unanswered. When will this end? Can someone invent a vaccine for this? What will happen to us after all of this is over? Can we still go back to normal? Undeniably, for mothers, they all hoped for the best for their children and they…
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Ensuring maternal and infant nutrition during the first 1,000 days of life
Pregnancy and childbirth are both considered very crucial in a woman’s life. Apart from the joy and hope it brings, it is also inevitable to have fear and anxiety since it is also associated with risks to health and survival of both the mother and the baby she bears. These risks must be discontinued and…
