The National Nutrition Council- Cordillera is now using social networking sites to advance its advocacy not only for the malnourished in the region but also for individuals who must observe a healthy lifestyle to prolong their lives.

NNC-CAR Coordinator Rose Lulu Pagaduan said people could get more information from their regional web page and facebook account which have been set up to guide the public in their daily diet, especially during this Yuletide season.

The agency’s regional web page is www.nnc.gov.ph/regional-offices/car and its facebook fanpage is National Nutrition Council CAR.

“We have to tap all available means of disseminating health tips to the public,” Pagaduan said.

She added the agency is also sponsoring the Nutri-Pakulo sa Facebook to entice the public to like NNC-CAR’s page and win prizes and gain information and knowledge on how to have a good nutrition and live a healthy life.

NNC-CAR will also update its nutrition tips and messages on their sites for those visiting and liking said pages for them to be aware of the latest trends in nutrition and the programs of government agencies and local governments focused on health and nutrition.

Pagaduan said the agency will also be sponsoring a photo contest on Facebook to encourage the public to actively participate in the information dissemination on health and nutrition through social networking sites.(Dexter A. See, CAR-MENU Member)