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Women’s Unique Nutritional Needs
Trying to balance the demands of family and work or school—and coping with media pressure to look and eat a certain way—can make it difficult for any woman to maintain a healthy diet. But the right food can not only support your mood, boost your energy, and help you maintain a healthy weight; it can…
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National Down Syndrome Consciousness Month
Proclamation NO. 157 declares February as the National Down Syndrome Consciousness Month. This year’s theme: “Ipadama ang pagmamahal at atensyon sa mga People with Down Syndrome”. The message focuses on sharing love and attention to People with Down Syndrome. One way of showing love and attention is to give importance to their Nutritional needs.
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NNC-Region VI holds 1st Quarter P/CNAOs and D/CNPCs Federations Meeting
National Nutrition Council (NNC) Region VI holds the 1st Quarter Meeting of the Provincial/City/Municipal Nutrition Action Officers (P/C/MNAOs) and District/City Nutrition Program Coordinators (D/CNPCs) on the 18th day of February 2020 at Panaderia de Iloilo, Arevalo, Iloilo City. Thirty-five participants from different LGUs were present. The updates presented on the Management Conference last February 10-14,…
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2020 Negros Occidental P/C/MNAOs and D/CNPCs Meeting
National Nutrition Council (NNC) Region VI holds the 1st Quarter Meeting of the Provincial/City/Municipal Nutrition Action Officers (P/C/MNAOs) and District/City Nutrition Program Coordinators (D/CNPCs) on the 7th day of February 2020 at Nature’s Village Resort, Talisay City, Negros Occidental. Representatives of various LGUs of Negros Occidental were present and NPC Nona B. Tad-y presided the…
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PUSONG INAALAGAAN, SAKIT MAIIWASAN. MAG-HEALTHY LIFESTYLE!
February was declared Philippine Heart Month by virtue of Proclamation No. 1096 signed on Jan. 9, 1973. To dedicate resources and focus attention on the pressing issues of cardiac health. Here are some of the recommendations from the National Nutrition Council on how to care of your heart:
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2019-nCoV: Boosting your immune system during virus outbreak
How to strengthen the Immune system against novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)? Your first line of defense is to choose a healthy lifestyle. Following general good-health guidelines is the single best step you can take toward naturally keeping your immune system strong and healthy.
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2020 GOITER AWARENESS WEEK
The National Nutrition Council-Region VI joins the nation in the observance of Goiter Awareness Week (GAW). Presidential Proclamation 1188 signed on December 11, 2006 declared every 4th week of January as Goiter Awareness Week to increase public awareness on the prevention and control of Goiter and other Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD).
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KUMAINMENTS: A FRIENDLY REMINDER DURING THE FESTIVITIES
The year 2020 has just begun and along with this is the New Year’s resolution to have a healthier lifestyle. The new year also headstarts the festivals here in Region VI. There is the Ati-atihan festival held on the 3rd week of January in Kalibo, Aklan. There is the Sinulog Sa Kabankalan: the grand celebration…
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NNC VI hands over ECCD F1K cheque to San Carlos City
Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Nona B. Tad-Y together with NO III Sheryl Sedantes turned over the cheque worth P718,234.00 to Mayor Renato Y. Gustilo of San Carlos City on Jan. 9, 2020. Present also during the event was CSWD Officer Cynthia Mirande and staff of the mayor’s office.
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WORTH OF P 933,712.15 CHEQUE TURNED OVER TO THE PROVINCE OF ILOILO FOR ECCD-F1K PROGRAM
The Province of Iloilo received P 933,712.15 cheque for the Early Childhood Care and Development in the 1st 1000 Days (ECCD-F1K) program. RNPC Nona B. Tad-y together with NO III Sheryl Sedantes and ECCD-F1K Provincial Nutrition Coordinator Gelaine Pet Trabado turned over the cheque. It was received by Honorable Arthur R. Defensor, Jr., Governor and Chair,…
