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Walking: A good way to stay active
Cebu City – Walking is one of the most popular forms of exercise all over the world. It does not require any expensive equipment or special skills, and it offers numerous health benefits. Walking is a relatively easy way to stay active, whether you choose an outdoor path in nature, a busy route on city…
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NNC 7 orients RNET members on 2022 MELLPI Pro
Cebu City – The National Nutrition Council Region VII caps the second month of the year with the conduct of the 2023 Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation (MELLPI) Pro orientation on 28 February 2023, via zoom conference call.The orientation which was attended by 29 members of the regional nutrition evaluation team (RNET)…
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Why is stunting a problem?
Bohol Province – According to the 2015 National Survey, the nutrition profile of Bohol revealed serious cases of stunting, wasting, and underweight among children in the province. With 53,955 children affected, Bohol had the highest rate of stunting among children under the age of 5 in region 7. This prevalence was significantly higher than the…
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NNC 7 assesses its 1st two months performance for 2023
Cebu City- The National Nutrition Council Region VII team evaluated its first two months’ performance based on its defined activities in the 2023 work and financial plan. Said assessment was done during its second regional staff meeting held on 27 February 2023. As a recap, here are some of the activities conducted in January to…
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Preventing iron deficiency anemia in women of reproductive age
Cebu City – Ideally, when a woman plans to conceive, she must undergo preparatory phases especially concerning her health and nutrition. The health condition of women in their reproductive age serves as the foundation for a safe and healthy pregnancy and fetal health. When she doesn’t receive adequate nourishment during this span, her risk for…
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Bohol PNC spearheads TKSP Phase 3 launch in the province
Bohol Province – The Bohol Provincial Nutrition Committee (PNC) launched the Tutok Kainan Supplementation Program Phase 3 on 16 February 2023 simultaneously with the other provinces in Central Visayas. The launching event was conducted in collaboration with municipal LGUs included in the program.Bohol province particularly the municipalities of Alburquerque, Baclayon, Bien Unido, Buenavista, Corella, Danao,…
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CVRNC approves Local TKSP Guidelines
Cebu City – As the region’s highest policy-making body in nutrition, the Regional Nutrition Committee (RNC) passed a resolution approving local Tutok Kainan Supplementation Program (TKSP) guidelines. The said guideline was discussed and approved during the RNC Full Committee meeting held on 23 February 2023 at Hotel Elizabeth, Cebu City.The RNC-Technical Working Group, the technical…
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NNC 7 plans regional activities for March 2023
Cebu City – The National Nutrition Council Region VII sets its regional plans and targets for March 2023 as the team held its third regional staff meeting s. 2023 at the RNPC Room, NNC 7 Office, Cebu City on 27 February 2023.Members of the regional nutrition policy and planning team, nutrition surveillance, nutrition information and…
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Antequera MNC purchases anthropometric tools
Antequera, Bohol – The Municipal Nutrition Committee (MNC) of this basket capital of Bohol purchased height boards and weighing scales for all its elementary schools in the municipality. This is to ensure the collection of quality nutrition data which will serve as the basis for program planning and prioritization of its program beneficiaries.MNC Chairman and…
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Central Visayas RNC convenes for first Full Committee meeting for the year
Cebu City – Members of the Central Visayas Regional Nutrition Committee (RNC) convened on 23 February 2023, for its first full committee meeting for 2023. Presided by Department of Agriculture (DA) RFO 7 Chief for Administrative & Finance Division Mr. Melquiades B. Ibarra representing the RNC Vice Chair and DA RFO 7 RD Joel A.…
