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Regional Nutrition Quiz Bee culminates 43rd Nutrition Month Celebration in Zamboanga Peninsula
The Regional Nutrition and Anti-Hunger Committee (expanded RNC Region 9) culminates the observance of the 43rd Nutrition Month Celebration with a Regional Nutrition Quiz Bee among Grade 6 Students of the eight Schools’ Division in the region. The activity coordinated by the National Nutrition Council Region 9, highlights the month-long campaign on healthy diet for…
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Nutrition School On the Air (NSOA) commenced in Zamboanga Peninsula
National Nutrition Promotion Program for Behavior Change The Nutrition School On the Air (NSOA) a nutrition promotion module developed by the National Nutrition Council to create public awareness and adopt good nutrition practices will simultaneously be on air in three radio stations in Zamboanga Peninsula. The Nutrition School On Air is a nutrition specific program…
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NEWS-FNS Expansion in Jose Dalman, Zamboanga del Norte
The National Nutrition Council in its commitment to build capacities of local government units to address and prevent undernutrition and food insecurity is now on its 4th batch expansion of the Nutrition Early Warning System on Food and Nutrition Security Program. Among the municipalities where the program will be established this year is Jose Dalman…
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2017 Nutrition Month Celebration in Zamboanga Peninsula
Over the years, the Nutrition Month Celebration (NMC) has been institutionalized by schools and local government units as well as other stakeholders. This year is the 43rd observance of the celebration and the focus is on the promotion of healthy diets with the theme “Healthy diet, gawing habit -FOR LIFE!” The campaign aims to increase…
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NICE IDEA… A Bridge to a Well-Nourished, Healthier and Brighter Future!
In this world challenged by poverty, hunger and malnutrition, the concerned individuals make strategies and actions that mitigate, if not totally eradicate, these posing problems. These pandemic crises of which people of all races may have been used to its presence and consequences, little by little, deter our new and younger generation, threatening our future…
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IYCF Trainings for Newly Deployed Barangay Nutrition Scholars
The Department of Health Regional Office 09 holds a training activity on Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) for new Barangay Nutrition Scholars deployed in Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga Sibugay to sharpen their skills when counselling mothers with appropriate feeding practices for infants and young children. The BNS of two municipalities…
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Regional Awarding of Nutrition Champions – ZAMPEN
On 04 November 2016 in Palacio Del Sur Convention Center, the Regional Nutrition Anti-Hunger Committee under the leadership of the Department of Health Regional Director Dr. Aristides C. Tan and in coordination with the National Nutrition Council held the annual ceremonial conferment to outstanding LGUs nutrition implementers in Zamboanga Peninsula with the Department of Health…
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NNC conducted Refresher Training Course on the operations of the Nutriskwela community radio, Radyo kasuhnan 98.5 fm
The National Nutrition Council together with MQ MediaZone Production conducted a four-day refresher training course on Nutriskwela Community Radio broadcasting and management operations of Radyo Kasuhnan (98.5 fm) in Siay, Zamboanga Sibugay. The activity was conducted on August 23-26, 2016 at the conference room of the municipal hall. The Nutriskwela Community Radio Station Radyo Kasuhnan…
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NNC 09 Launched ECCD Intervention Package for the First 1000 Days in Zamboanga Del Sur
The Early Childhood Care and Development Intervention Package for the First 1000 Days is anchored on the Republic Act 10410 or the Early Years Act that mandates the state to implement programs to ensure full growth and development of the child specifically aged 0-4 years old. Its overall Framework focuses on nutrition, health, early child…
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FNS-EWS ORIENTATION –CONSULTATIVE WORKSHOP IN KUMALARANG, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR
The National Nutrition Council Regional Office IX conducted a FNS-EWS orientation-consultative workshop on 14-15 July, 2016 at Paradise Resort, Kumalarang, Zamboanga del Sur. The municipality of Kumalarang in the province of Zamboanga del Sur was identified as a project area with its prevalence of 13.23% among the underweight preschool children and ranked 10th in the…
