Bauang, La Union—The LUPang Ilocos Barangay Nutrition Scholars Federation, Incorporated (LUPang Ilocos BNS Fed., Inc.) in cooperation with the Nutrition Office of La Union as the host province and in coordination with the National Nutrition Council- Regional Office I (NNC-ROI) held its 5th Regional Congress on September 18, 2015 at Ariana Hotel, Bauang, La Union. A total of 852 Barangay Nutrition Scholars coming from the different provinces and cities in the region attended the congress.
The congress with the theme “LUPang Ilocos BNSs: Kasangga sa Paghain ng Wastong Pagkain Para Tamang Timbang ay Makamtan!” is anchored with the 2015 nutrition month celebration and will be focusing on the roles of Barangay Nutrition Scholars in addressing the growing concern of overnutrition as one of the major factors in developing non-communicable diseases.
Dir. Myrna C. Cabotaje, DOH-ROI Director IV and Regional Nutrition Committee Chairperson graced the event. She reiterated the signifant roles of BNSs in addressing overnutrition especially among children.
Highlight of the event is the technical sessions on Personal Development and Building Confidence by Mr. Mark Anthony Latoja, Manager of Globe Communication- La Union; Meal Management and Planning by Ms. Ma. Crisfina Ramos of Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center; Enhancing BNS Documentation Skills by Ms. Jennie Apils, DNPC of La Union; and Audio Visual Presentation on the management of childhood obesity.
The event also served as avenue for the BNSs in the region to hold its annual assembly, search the Mutya ng BNS 2015 and elect its new set of officers.
The Province of Pangasinan will be the host of the 2016 Regional BNS Congress.
