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NEOtrition Guide: Capacitating the Newly Elected Official to the Nutrition Program
In the recent election, many new officials were installed in government offices. Since the Philippines is currently experiencing a triple burden of malnutrition, we need to scale up nutrition interventions that will help improve our nutrition situation. One way to advocate nutrition is by engaging with our Local Chief Executives. NNC9 Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator…
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Why do Onions make you cry?
When you cut an onion, your eyes may begin to burn and tears may fall down your face. The tears you shed while chopping onions are not the result of any emotion. They are reflex tears caused by irritant exposure. Onions are bulbs that mature underground. They have a defense mechanism that protects them from hungry…
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How to remain Healthy when Immunocompromised
The immune system, according to Morgan Meissner, is the body’s built-in defense against pathogens like bacteria, viruses, and parasites. According to the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention (CDC), when the immune system doesn’t function as it should, dangerous illnesses may occur more frequently. Due to a variety of illnesses and medical procedures, some people…
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Enhancing foods and improving health with the Right Fats
A healthy eating plan should include fats in addition to protein and carbohydrates. A tiny amount of fat delivers a high number of calories because they have more than twice as many calories per gram as proteins and carbs. But fats may definitely enhance the flavor of food, and you need to consume certain healthy…
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DOH-NNC9 conduct a Simultaneous Rollout of Revised Opt Plus MOP and DQC in ZANorte
12-19 September 2022 — NNC9 Development Management Officer II Ms. Rowence F. Zorilla together with the other trained supervisors from DOH 9 NDDPs Ms. Kristel Joy P. Ubas and Ms. Bianca Balbin, ZDN Provincial Nutrition Office staff Ms. Carlady Charm A. Romarate, Mr. Isaiah Thomas Lim and Ms. Nemia Aboyo, MHOs, MNAOs, MNPCs and midwives…
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Foods that reduce inflammation: everything you need to know
The body’s natural response to accidents, illnesses, and infections is inflammation. In these circumstances, inflammation is a normal aspect of healing and goes away when the acute medical issue gets better. Long-lasting inflammation is referred to as chronic inflammation. It may result in alterations both at the inflammatory site and in other parts of the body,…
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NNC9 spearheads the 2-day MELLPI Pro Validation Visit to LGU-Zamboanga City
The National Nutrition Council, as the highest policy-making and coordinating body for nutrition monitors and appraises the progress of the implementation of the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) at various levels. This is done using various monitoring activities such as mid-term assessment at the national level, annual program implementation review, and Monitoring and…
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What You Should Do and Should Not Do After eating a Meal
Did you know that there are certain things you must do or must avoid doing before and after a meal? From lying down to smoking a cigarette- there are many post-meal routines we adopt over time. Some people eat their meal and then follow it up with a cup of tea, while others go straight…
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Sugarcane and its uses
A sugarcane plant is a bundle of five to twenty erect stems, sometimes known as “tillers,” that are between two and five meters tall and two and four centimeters in diameter. Each stem is made up of a series of nodes and internodes, and each node has a band of root primordia and a bud.…
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Health Benefits of Duck Eggs that you should know
If you’re an adventurous eater who like eggs, you might have noticed that duck eggs are beginning to appear on restaurant menus, in markets, and even in some grocery stores, according to Anne Danahy of Healthline. In comparison to a large-sized hen’s egg, duck eggs are famous for being over 50% bigger. Many people adore…
