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ECCD F1K Program to Expand in Negros Occidental
The Orientation for the Early Childhood Care and Development for the First 1000 Days (ECCD F1K) Program Expansion in Negros Occidental was held via Google Meet for 3 batches on September 7, 8, and 10, 2020, respectively. To orient the recipient LGUs of the program’s background, objectives, components, operational details, and the LGU’s expected support and…
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NNC VI gives medical and survivorship assistance to BNSes
Every year the National Nutrition Council VI gives medical and survivorship assistance to Barangay Nutrition Scholars as expression of support and recognition of the significant role they play in their own communities for nutrition. The BNS is entitled to medical assistance worth Php 5000 per year regardless of the times he/she was admitted. This assistance…
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Radyo Mo sa Nutrisyon said “Goodbye and thank you, Kanutrisyon!”
Radyo Mo sa Nutrisyon bid farewell to its listeners after 10-year run on 5 September 2020. The episode was entitled “RADYO MO SA NUTRISYON –The Final Broadcast. Program anchors Ms. Jovie Raval, Chief of Nutrition Information and Education Division, NNC and DZXL’s Rod Marcelino jointly expressed gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of…
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Are Filipino children short because Filipinos are naturally short?
Many Filipino parents and community health and nutrition workers believe that stunting is hereditary, meaning, when the parents are short, they also tend to be short. The World Health Organization (WHO) said that a study on Child Growth Standards in 2007 showed that children anywhere in the world will experience the same growth potential when…
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Food and Nutrition Insecurity
Food insecurity can cause child stunting. Good nutrition is having a diverse diet of nutritious food. Our body needs different nutrients to be healthy and ward off diseases. If a child is food insecure and is unable to eat appropriate variety, quality and amount of food, he/she will suffer from low immune system, malnutrition, and…
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TSEK (Tama, Sapat, at Eksklusibo): Benepisyo ng Pagpapasuso sa mga bata
Kasabay sa paglaki ng isang sanggol ang pagdami ng gatas na mailalabas ng isang ina galing sa kanyang suso. Sa unang 3-7 araw mula pagkapanganak, unti-unting lumalakas ang pagdami ng gatas ng isang ina kasabay nga maya’t mayang pagsuso ng kanyang anak. Masustansiya, ligtas at malinis na pagkain ang gatas ng ina. Ito ay nagbabago…
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“Experiensya Ko, e-Share Ko!” Virtual 2020 Nutrition Month Culmination
To cap the celebration of Nutrition Month, the National Nutrition Council Region VI conceptualized this Nutri-Sharing entitled “Experiensya Ko, e-Share Ko!” Some Early Childhood Care and Development for the First 1000 Days or ECCD F1K beneficiaries were invited to share their experiences on Complementary Feeding, Dietary Supplementation Program for Pregnant Women, experiences of a father…
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Benepisyo nga Breastfeeding
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Virtual meeting with NAOs, NPCs, and BNS Provincial Presidents
Despite all the difficulties to have a face-to-face communication the National Nutrition Council, Region VI paved the way to conduct the Joint P/CNAOs, D/CNPCs and PROVINCIAL BNS PRESIDENTS Meeting virtually on July 17, 2020 via Google Meet.
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NNC R6 jumpstarts Nutrition Month through a first ever Virtual Launching
The first ever virtual launching of the Nutrition Month celebration in Western Visayas happened last July 1 via Google Meet. On its 46th year, the Nutrition Month campaign focuses on bringing actions to address child stunting. It carries the theme “Batang Pinoy, SANA TALL… Iwas stunting, SAMA ALL!” Unlike in the past, this year’s celebration…
