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Bottles of alcoholic drinks. (photo credits to www.abc.net.au)


Drinking alcoholic beverages is part of every social gathering. And now that we are in a holiday season, drinking sessions are everywhere. It plays a societal role in many cultures. But what nutrition do we really get in drinking alcohol?

Alcoholic beverages comprise a large group of beverages such as beer, wine, tequila, and vodka, that contain varying amounts of alcohol (ethanol) produced through fermentation of grains or fruits. The components of alcoholic beverages are highly complex and over 1300 compounds have been identified in various beverages.

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Caraga RBATF Meeting September 2020Regional Bantay Asin Task Force (RBATF) Virtual Meeting was conducted last September 22, 2020 via Google Meet. 

 

Discussions include the updates on regional salt monitoring and list of salt distributors and retailers in the region, updates on ASIN monitoring guidelines and checklist, updates on the WYD machine and reagents, and the need to organize and operationalize the Local Bantay Asin Task Force at different administrative level.

 

Ms. Richel Prado, the representative of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Caraga shared about the agency’s regular market surveillance including the monitoring of salts sold in the local supermarkets and inspection of availability of License to Operate (LTO) permit among salt distributors and retailers in the region. Results of the salt samples collected was also presented.

 

Representatives from Salinas Foods, Incorporated also joined in the meeting and oriented the participants about the WYD machine and reagents, they also addressed queries from the participants on how to acquire and procure the WYD machine. Further, they also give emphasis that training on the use of the WYD machine will be included in the package.

 

OIC – Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Retsebeth M. Laquihon stressed the importance of strengthening the implementation of RA 8172 or “An Act Promoting Salt Iodization Nationwide and For Other Purposes” by establishing a functional monitoring mechanism through the Bantay Asin Task Force to ensure that only adequately iodized salt is available in the market, food establishments and households. Further, she enjoined the local government units through the nutrition action officers and the technical working group to support the campaign and implementation of salt iodization program in the region to fight the battle against micronutrient deficiencies particularly Iodine Deficiency Disorder that delays mental development and physical growth of children.

 

The participants was also encouraged to attend during the next RBATF XIII Meeting on the 4th quarter for the formulation of the Regional Salt Iodization Plan for CY 2021 highlighting the expansion of RBATF membership; advocacy campaigns, information dissemination and the monitoring and evaluation component.

 

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The Regional Development Council (RDC) MIMAROPA, chaired by Romblon Province Governor Jose R. Riano, approved on Friday, 4 September 2020, the Regional Nutrition Committee (RNC) Resolution No. 1, s. 2020, which seeks support to request all local government units in the region to provide healthy and nutritious food packs during disasters, calamities, and public health emergencies.

The presentation of the RNC Resolution was part of the agenda of the Third Quarter Regional Development Council (RDC) Full Council Meeting held via Zoom application, with National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) as Secretariat. The online meeting was attended by approximately 110 participants representing various regional government agencies, local government units, and development partners.  

Regional Social Development Committee Marvi Trudeau discussed the Resolution’s salient points, highlighting its significance to help protect and promote local economy through patronizing fresh produce directly from small farmers, fisherfolks and cooperatives within the community and ultimately, to help meet nutritional needs of people especially those belonging to at-risk groups including infants, young children, pregnant and lactating women, elderly, and indigenous groups during times of emergencies.

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Infographics X Keep your lung healthy1

12 August 2020, Cagayan de Oro City – The role of our lungs is the exchange of gas known as respiration or breathing. During respiration, oxygen from incoming air enters the bloodstream, and carbon dioxide leaves the blood. A reduced lung function means that its ability to exchange gases has decreased.

Asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD), and lung cancer are examples of lung diseases. Moreover, having healthy lungs in the middle of the COVID-19 crisis is also very important. Thus, preventive measures must be done to keep the lungs intact.

As early as possible, people should already be mindful of keeping the lungs healthy through healthy diet, and avoiding pollution, exposure to harmful chemicals, and the use of tobacco. The food that we eat can make or break our bodies—the nutrients that we get in food even has benefits to our lungs! Know how to better take care of your lungs through good nutrition: