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BackdropSan Fernando City, 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) will hold its 5th Regional Congress on September 18, 2015 at Ariana Hotel, Bauang, La Union. Around 800 Barangay Nutrition Scholars coming from the different provinces and cities in the region are expected to attend the activity.

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.

Highlight of the event will be the technical discussion on the management of childhood obesity, meal planning including sessions on proper documentation and building confidence to upgrade the knowledge and skills of BNSs in performing their duties efficiently.

 

The congress will also serve as avenue for the BNSs to hold its annual assembly to share and converge efforts and strategies in addressing malnutrition, discuss issues and concerns of the federation, search the Mutya ng BNS 2015 and elect its new set of officers.

This shall be graced by Director Myrna C. Cabotaje, DOH Regional Director and RNC-1 Chairperson as the keynote speaker of the said event. KPAG