15 July 2013, MMDA, Makati City – In support of the 39th Nutrition Month, the Staff Development Division of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) conducted a Forum on Healthy Diet and Good Nutrition which was attended by around 50 employees. The forum aimed to increase the understanding of the employees on the importance of healthy eating and good nutrition and what they can do to help mitigate hunger and malnutrition.

NNC-NCR Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Milagros Elisa V. Federizo was the guest speaker at the forum. She discussed the theme of this year’s NM celebration, “Gutom at Malnutrisyon, sama-sama nating wakasan!”, healthy eating for a healthy weight, and how to prevent non-communicable diseases by having a healthy lifestyle. After the nutrition lecture, the participants pledged their commitment and support to help end hunger and malnutrition. An interactive session was also held wherein the participants were given the opportunity to share their insights, ask questions and be clarified on issues concerning nutrition, hunger and healthy lifestyle.