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OPT Plus Reporting Part 1
Cebu City – So you’re done with the weight and height/length-taking portion of the OPT Plus and now you are ready to prepare the report for your local nutrition committee, where do you start?The first step of course is data entry and encoding of results using the eOPT tool but what next?There are several forms…
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What is unintentional weight loss?
Tagbilaran City – Losing weight without dieting or increasing exercise is known as unintentional weight loss. That could happen when you lose your appetite or when you’re eating the same number of calories as normal.Unintentional weight loss can be very upsetting, especially if you don’t know why you lost a fair amount of weight. Unintentional…
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NNC7 conducts NPM crash course training for new HRH for Nutrition
Cebu City – As the region welcomes the new human resources for health for nutrition, the National Nutrition Council Region VII conducts a three-day crash course training on the Nutrition Program Management training on 1 – 3 March 2023 at the DOH Mini Conference Room, DOH CV CHD Compound, Cebu City.Ten (10) new HRH-Ns were…
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NNC 7 taps experienced communicators to better 2023 SBCC plans
Cebu City – Earlier today 06 March 2023, the National Nutrition Council Region VII (NNC 7) had a virtual meeting with the Regional Nutrition Committee-Technical Working Group (RNC-TWG) members: Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) and Feed the Children along with their respective communication specialists. This was to help the Nutrition Information and Education team of…
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The consequences of zinc deficiency
Cebu City – Zinc is an essential nutrient found in a variety of plant and animal foods, along with supplements. It plays a key role in skin health, immune function, and cell growth and may protect against acne, inflammation, and other conditions.The role of zinc in our body is to participate in metabolic reactions such…
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NNC 7 joins the celebration of World Obesity Day
Cebu City – The National Nutrition Council (NNC) Region VII joined World Obesity Day by joining the forum online organized by NNC on 3 March 2023 at the Sheraton Manila Bay Hotel aired live via its official FaceBook Page. World Obesity Day was established in 2015 as an annual campaign with the goal of encouraging…
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How to achieve healthy lifestyle
Cebu City – Deciding to make a change in your life is never easy. Breaking old habits and creating healthy ones can be challenging and even discouraging at times. However, it’s not impossible. Here are the different ways you can do to a healthier and happier life. Measure and watch your weight. Keeping track of…
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NNC 7 monitors TKSP implementation
Mabinay, Negros Oriental – The National Nutrition Council Region VII thru DMO II Kristal Katrina Bacay randomly monitored the program implementation of the Tutok Kainan Supplementation Program (TKSP) in Negros Oriental. She visited Barangay Abis, Mabinay on 2 March 2023. Central Visayas simultaneously launched the TKSP Phases 3 and 4 on 16 February 2023. DMO II…
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Food best for menopausal women
Tagbilaran City, Bohol – Menopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life when her menstrual cycle ends. Certain foods may help relieve some menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, insomnia, and low bone density. Here is a list of these foods:Milk – In a study of nearly 750 postmenopausal women, those who consumed more…
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NNC 7 welcomes additional HRH for Nutrition
Cebu City – The National Nutrition Council VII welcomed the 10 new Human Resources for Health for Nutrition (HRH-N) for the calendar year 2023. During the 3rd monthly meeting of the HRH-N, the newly hired Nutritionist – Dietitians (NDs) were introduced to the other earlier deployed NDs in the different provinces of the region.The Department…
