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It is in giving that we receive, a phrase proven true by the eighty-five (85) mothers who participated in the 3rd Mass Milk-letting Activity of the Quezon City Human Milk Bank (QCHMB) last August 8, 2018 at the SB Hall of Quezon City General Hospital. The said activity was a venue for mothers to donate their breastmilk which in turn had the sense of fulfilment by extending their help to the premature infants, those with illness and mothers who cannot express at all or enough for their infants. In contrary to the common belief that donating breastmilk would not provide enough for their infants, mothers present during the event were more than willing to donate after hearing the lecture conducted by specialized doctors and real life experiences shared by breastfeeding champions.
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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) namely, cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and chronic respiratory disease are already considered a universal public health concern. NCDs are a result of both genetic and behavioral factors (WHO, 2017). They account for 60% of total deaths globally and 40% burdens the people with the disease annually (WPRO, 2009). Based on the 2017 report of the Quezon City Health Department, 6 out of the 10 leading causes of mortality are NCDs namely, cancer, hypertension, myocardial infarction, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease and disease of the heart.
Unfortunately, Filipino adults are continuously exposed to the different risk factors of NCDs including unhealthy diet. Based on the National Nutrition Survey of the Food and Nutrition Research Institute, a steady decline of fruits and vegetable in the consumption of Filipinos was observed while demand for meat continuously increased. Low consumption of fruits and vegetables will make Filipinos vulnerable in developing NCDs in the future. Increased consumption of meat is not only harmful for one’s health but it also has a significant impact in the environment. This is where “healthy diet equals healthy environment” comes into play. Meat production releases more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere than cars, trains, ships, and airplanes combined.
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Malabon City - Improving the nutrition situation of the city has always been a priority of the city government of Malabon under the leadership of Mayor Antolin Oreta III. Feeding programs are conducted every year since 2016 to improve food intake of underweight children identified through Operation Timbang (OPT) Plus.
Last March 19, 2018, the city government launched the “Karinderia para sa Kalusugan ni Chikiting (KKC)” project. It is a first project of its kind implemented in Malabon City. The city government partnered with existing carinderia owners in providing nutritious hot meals to undernourished children aged 6-59 months for 120 days. Cooks of partner carinderias followed the prescribed cycle menu of the city nutritionists to achieve the required caloric content of the meals served to the beneficiaries.
Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) conducted series of Pabasa sa Nutrisyon and Mothers’ Classes to increase knowledge of caregivers of KKC beneficiaries on proper child care and basic nutrition. Parents of beneficiaries were also encouraged to enroll in the “Angking Galing” livelihood project of Ricky Reyes for additional source of income. The BNSs monitored the feeding sessions once a week or as often as needed.
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The City Government of Quezon City passed an ordinance prohibiting the selling of junk food and sugary drinks in all schools in the city. The Anti-Junk Food and Sugary Drinks Ordinance No. 2579, S2017 with its implementing rules and regulations was approved and signed by Mayor Herbert M. Bautista last June 22, 2018.
Based on the ordinance, junk food is defined as foods that are not made of indigenous, natural, fortified food products. This also include foods that are low in nutritional content and high in calories, salt and fats such as but not limited to “Sitsirya”, instant noodles, street foods and those that shall be determined by the Joint Task Force.
Read more: Quezon City Government bans selling of junk food and sugary drinks in schools
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Pasay City – The Regional Nutrition Committee (RNC) of the National Capital Region launched the Regional Nutrition Action Plan (RPAN) 2019-2022 during the Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony (RNAC) held on July 27, 2018 at The Heritage Hotel in Pasay City.
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As one of the highlights of the event, the National Nutrition Council- NCR with the members of the Regional Nutrition Committee and its representatives turned over the RPAN to the Local Government Units represented by the Local Chief Executives headed by San Juan City Mayor Guia Gomez, Quezon City Mayor Constantine “Herbert” Bautista, Muntinlupa City Mayor Jaime Fresnedi, members of the Association of Nutrition Action Officers (NAO) of NCR Pateros Municipal NAO Josefina Ponce, Malabon City Melissa Oreta, Mandaluyong City Dr. Pecos Camarines and Taguig City Julita Bernabe, City/District Nutrition Program Coordinator Association President Femelina Tuazon, Regional BNS Federation President Mary Grace Tamayo and NCR Nutrition Communication Resource Group member Dr. Shari Sabalvaro.
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The City Government of San Juan, through the San Juan Medical Center (SJMC) Pediatric Center held the PPS Global Big Latch On “Date to Bare” last August 03, 2018 at the San Juan Gymnasium. The activity was held in partnership with the San Juan City Nutrition Committee.
The PPS Global Latch On was conducted to encourage mothers to practice exclusive breastfeeding for the first six (6) months and to increase awareness on breastfeeding support and knowledge. It was a fun activity where mothers shared their experiences and seek support from each other. The mothers were also encouraged to normalize breastfeeding in public. Other partners of the event were SJMC Obstetrics-Gynecology Department and Breastfeeding Committee.
The event was attended by 125 breastfeeding mothers with their infants and children and 27 breastfeeding supporters. Mr. Anthony Benabese, Nutritionist-Dietitian, led the countdown for the simultaneous breastfeeding that happened at exactly 10:30 in the morning that lasted for one (1) minute.
