To adapt to these extraordinary times that the COVID-19 pandemic has placed us all in, everything has shifted online. Mass gatherings are no longer allowed, which puts a cap on physical seminars and other learning opportunities; creative ways on sharing information are welcomed and encouraged.

With this, the Navotas City Nutrition Office uses its Facebook fan page not only to engage netizens but at the same time share information about proper nutrition. They have started an online nutrition quiz show named “#NavoNutriQuizTion” where they post crossword puzzles and short quizzes on Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) and the First 1000 Days (F1KD). Interested participants must comment their answers then tag three Facebook friends to encourage them to answer the quiz as well. The winners will receive hygiene kits and eggs from the nutrition office and rice from City Nutrition Action Officer Councilor Julia Monroy.

In addition to this, the Facebook page is a source of infographics on various topics such as relactation, free seeds, and healthy recipes for the family. Navotas City Nutrition Office also honors the hard work of its nutrition workers by posting social media cards featuring Public Health Nutritionist-Dietitians and Barangay Nutrition Scholars.

Social media can be used as a wonderful platform for learning. Not only will the netizens know more about good nutrition, they are also given the chance to win all of these essentials that are needed during the pandemic. We hope that other local government units will be inspired by this initiative and will utilize the features of social media in promoting good nutrition. (RGRG/MEVF/NNC-NCR)