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Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program (Phase 4 – Negros Occidental)
March 10, 2022: As the Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program shifts the focus to the 6-23 months old children in the Region, NNC Region VI conducted an online Orientation to TKDSP Phase 4 project areas. The roles and functions of the TK focal persons, the proposed cycle menu, and other relevant concerns were also presented…
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Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program (Phase 3 & 4 – Iloilo & Negros Occidental)
March 14, 2022: In preparation for the upcoming signing of Memorandum of Understanding with DAR and Marketing Agreements with ARBOs and MPCs for the implementation of the Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program Phases 3 and 4 which targets the 6-23 months old children in the region, the NNC Region VI conducted an online meeting together…
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ILOILO: TK DSP Ceremonial Signing of MOU AND MA
NNC Region Office VI, facilitated the signing of amended MOU with CDA & DAR Region 6 and Marketing Agreements with the Guimbal Development Cooperative and Passi City Community and Employees Multi-purpose Cooperative for TKDSP Phase 3 on 16 March 2022 held at EON Centennial Resort Hotel and Waterpark, Alta Tierra Village, Jaro, Iloilo City.
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Improving Immunity through Nutrition
Maternal Nutrition New normal refers to the changes in our usual day to day routine since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Different health measures must be followed such as physical distancing, wearing of personal protective equipment such as face masks and regular handwashing or sanitizing. Before entering any establishment, one must undergo thermal…
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Complementary Feeding
Catch-up growth means giving of enough nutrients, food, love, and care to children. Catch-up ways should be given as soon as a decline in weight or height is observed.
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Preventing Obesity in Children
Malnutrition rates may increase after the pandemic. Among adults, more are expected to become overweight or obese because of binge eating and reduced physical activity while under the community quarantine.
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Management of Acute Malnutrition
Malnutrition makes one susceptible to infection. Infection impairs the ability of the body to absorb nutrients which leads to malnutrition. Chronic malnutrition eventually leads to stunting. Hence, the root of this vicious cycle is a weak immune system borne of malnutrition.
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PPAN Dietary Supplementation Program
A pregnant woman should really take into great consideration the developing baby in her womb who is fully dependent on her especially for nutrition. During pregnancy, it is highly important to have a balanced diet of nutritious foods. These include protein sources, carbohydrate-rich food, and fruits and vegetables. It is also important to eat foods…
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Exclusive Breastfeeding
During a health crisis, it is important to continue to prioritize nutrition because good nutrition is key to build immunity and fight the disease. Mothers should exclusively breastfeed their infants during the first 6 months and provide appropriate complementary feeding starting at 6 months and continue breastfeeding up to 2 years or more. Also, sanitation…
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NNC AWARDS REGIONAL OUTSTANDING PROVINCIAL NUTRITION ACTION OFFICER AND REGIONAL OUTSTANDING BARANGAY NUTRITION SCHOLAR
The Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET), chaired by Ms. Rosellie Salcedo of the Department of Public Works and Highways, with support from NNC Region VI headed by Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator, Reginaldo T. Guillen is pleased to announce the list of top-performing Provincial Nutrition Action Officer, Barangay Nutrition Scholar and runners-up who are qualified as…
