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Photo NM2016 articleThe National Nutrition Council called on all stakeholders to support the First 1000 Days of life program to hasten the reduction of malnutrition in the country. This call was made during the launching event of the National Nutrition Month campaign held on July 5, 2016 at the Quezon Convention Center, Lucena City.  Bannering the Nutrition Month theme “First 1000 Days ni baby pahalagahan para sa malusog na kinabukasan!”, the launching event aimed to generate and spread awareness on the significance of good maternal nutrition and proper infant and young child feeding practices and the continuum of services in early childhood care and development (ECCD).  The First 1000 Days which starts from conception until the child reaches his/her second birthday, is considered globally as the golden window of opportunity to build a person’s foundation for physical growth, mental development, health and economic productivity. 

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Category: Region 10

Publication1To reinforce public awareness on the importance of the first 1000 days of a child’s life starting from conception and before the child turns two, the Cagayan de Oro City Government has joined the celebration calling this year’s nutrition month a much different commemoration than the past.

City nutrition committee member Nenita Rabe said this year is different from the past observance as the National Nutrition Council (NNC) sheds light on the health of pregnant women, which she said, is the stage where the child starts receiving nutrients from the mother.

“Karun hatagan nato ug higayun nga matutukan ang mga pregnant. Kay ang 1000 days ni baby magsugod sa mama. Kung ayuhon nato ang health sa mga mama expected nga healthy baby jud paggawas,” she said.

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Category: Region Caraga

safemotherhoodweek201625-27 May 2016, Butuan City -- DOH Caraga, as a contribution to the Philippines’ commitment to the United Nation millennium declaration of reducing poverty and hunger, celebrated the Safe Motherhood Week with a 3-day activity in Luciana Convention Center, Butuan City. A series of informative lectures on health and nutrition of mother and baby during pregnancy and after delivery, breastfeeding, immunization and family planning was conducted. Free ultrasound was also provided among pregnant mothers along with services on safe family planning and counselling during the 3-day activity.

Director Jose R. Llacuna Jr, the DOH Regional Director and Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator (RNPC) of NNC Caraga gave an inspirational message to an estimated 150 pregnant mothers to keep themselves and their babies healthy and well nourished. He gave emphasis on the importance of the first 1000 days of life of a child. Together with MNCHN Program Coordinator Dr. Grace Lim, DoH EPI Nurse Coordinator Jasmin Sarce and Nurse Arlys Demata, Director Llacuna also gave Buntis Kits to our pregnant mothers.

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Category: Region 7

Follow Pinggang Pinoy and the Ten Kumainments and enjoy a quality lifeCebu City - Cardiovascular diseases (CVD), stroke, diabetes and some specific cancers are now becoming the dominant causes of morbidity and mortality not only in the Philippines but also worldwide (WHO, 2002). In 2010, chronic diseases accounted for approximately 50% of deaths nationwide. More than half of these deaths are attributed to CVD. In addition, cancer and chronic respiratory diseases already affect a large portion of the population and are appearing earlier in life (WHO, 2011). These diseases are also the leading cause of disability among Filipinos and pose a great burden to the country. Factors that can increase the risk of developing chronic diseases are an unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, tobacco and excessive alcohol consumption. A shift toward high fat diet, energy dense diet and sedentary lifestyle has been the trend in the country today.