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Cordillera Administrative Region- The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office Cordillera Administrative Region (DSWD FO CAR) through its Supplementary Feeding Program continues to provide hot meals to children here.
Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department is set to release around PhP 68,196,600.00 worth of assistance to 77 local government units which is expected to benefit around 37,887 children currently enrolled in various child development centers in the Region.
“As of 14 September 2020, we have already released the funds to Boliney and San Juan in Abra. For the coming weeks, more municipalities are expected to receive the funds and start conducting the house to house distribution of hot meals and other goods”, DSWD FO CAR OIC- Regional Director Leo L. Quintilla shared.
Hot meals are food that contain the nutritional requirements of children. These meals are usually prepared by volunteer parents following the menu prepared by the local social welfare and development offices and approved by nutrition experts. Aside from hot meals, nutrient-dense food such as NutriPaks, Nutritbun and milk, alternative healthy and heavy snack.
Read more: 37k Children To Receive “Hot Meals” From Social Welfare Agency
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When people hear the word obesity, they usually think of bulging bellies, jiggly flabs, and button-busting waistlines. While those are also things of concern, they are only a small part of the problem. With obesity, the bigger issue lies in the dangers that it can cause to a person’s health and wellbeing.
To put it simply, obesity is a complex disease which involves an excessive and unhealthy amount of body fats (World Health Organization). When this happens, not only does the body expand in size, the person also becomes increasingly at risk of developing life-threatening health conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and certain cancers. Furthermore, obesity can also contribute to the worsening of psychological issues such as depression and low self-esteem.
Obesity Prevention Awareness Week is observed every first week of September by virtue of Proclamation No. 162 signed on Aug. 21, 1999, by former President Joseph Estrada. The proclamation noted that obesity was one of the country’s serious health problems.
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Throughout the years, the world has seen a significant increase in food allergy cases. These days, pretty much everyone is allergic to a food or two. If it’s not you, it’s quite likely that someone in your family or social circle is suffering from it.
While food allergies are usually none life-threatening, they must be taken seriously. Not only can they cause a lot of discomfort to the sufferer, they can also greatly affect the allergic person’s everyday performance and quality of life. More importantly, even though they are rare, severe cases of food allergies can cause anaphylaxis which can be deadly.
As such, it is important to learn more about food allergies. Even if it’s not for yourself, it can help you in understanding and caring for other people who have them.
Here are some food allergens that causes allergies and the symptoms they cause: (Helen West, RD, UK)
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Blood circulation is one of the basic activities happening inside the body of an individual yet people tend to overlook its important role in keeping the body healthy. With the support of the circulatory system, blood is pumped all over the body through a complex network of blood vessels. As it goes around, the blood carries and delivers important substances such as oxygen, hormone, nutrients and it also transports waste chemicals for disposal.
Similar with motor traffic, what you want is a smooth and unhindered blood flow. When the circulation is poor and obstructed, the blood’s delivery of the said substances gets delayed or prevented. When this happens, the body may develop a wide range of health problems, many of which can be fatal over time. Furthermore, poor blood circulation may also serve as an indication of other diseases.
As we celebrate Blood Diseases Month by virtue of the Proclamation No. 1833 declared by the former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in 2009, to improve blood circulation, here are some things to do and pay attention to:
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Going virtual like the rest of the world, the nutrition organizations in the Cordillera, the Nutrition in Action Officers, District/City Nutrition Program Coordinators and Barangay Nutrition Scholars started to have their meetings on online.
D/CNPCs had their virtual meeting last July 8, 2020 to discuss activities and updates in the region and province. The meeting used FB chat room and was presided by Ms. Angelita Sabado, CNPC of Baguio City and President of the association. Ms. Mary June Algarne and Ms. Glenda Benedito (Abra), Ms. Corazon Dawong (Ifugao), Ms. Kristal Gail Basitao Dacio (Kalinga), Ms. Myrna Holanio and Ms. Frinida Chinopsan (Baguio City) attended the said meeting. RNPC Papey and NO III Basalong also provided nutrition updates during the meeting.
Read more: Cordillera Nutrition Organization meetings goes virtual
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NAGBALLIGI ti Local Nutrition Committees ti probinsiya ti Ifugao manipud iti lima a lugar a nakipaset iti Cordillera Nutri-Song 2020 Contest ti National Nutrition Council Cordillera.
Nakagun-od iti puntos a 93.4 ti Ifugao, 93.4 ti Barangay Nutrition Council ti Irisan, 84.2 points met ti nagun-od a puntos ti BNC ti Poblacion bayat a ti Sadanga Mountain Province ket nakagun-od iti 82. 7 points.
Napangabakan ti Ifugao PNC ti Php30, 000 pesos , bayat a ti Irisan BNC ket Php25, 000 ken Php20, 000 met para iti Poblacion, Sadanga BNC.
