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SAN FERNANDO CITY, Feb. 25 (Anne Hazel Flores, PIA1) – With the aim to contribute to the improvement of nutritional and health status of government workers, the Regional Nutrition Council (RNC-1) enjoins government agencies in Ilocos Region to adopt healthy lifestyle programs (HLP) in the workplace.
During the first quarter meeting of the council attended by various regional line agencies (RLAs) and local government units (LGUs) recently, RNC-1, through the National Nutrition Council (NNC-1), encouraged members to institutionalize a HLP through RDC-1 Resolution No. 102 series of 2019.
“This is to prevent increase or reduction of the prevalence of obesity and clinical manifestations on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) as a result of healthier diets and increased physical activity,” said NNC-1 OIC nutrition program coordinator Kendall Pilgrim Gatan.
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City of San Fernando, La Union—The Regional Development Council of Region 1 (RDC-1) through RDC-1 Resolution No. 102 s. 2019 pushed for the institutionalization of the Healthy Lifestyle Program among the employees and officials of the Regional Line Agencies and Local Government Units in the region as one of its actions to address the alarming and increasing incidence of overweight and obesity among Filipino adults.
This is among the Regional Nutrition Committee’s initiatives as a strong support to the National Nutrition Council (NNC) Governing Board Resolution No. 5 s. 2018 which adopted the NNC Policy Statement on Nutrition Program for Government Workers.
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The celebration of the Goiter Awareness Week (GAW) is observed every fourth week of January by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 1188 signed on December 11, 2006.
A goiter is a health condition that involves the enlargement of thyroid gland which is responsible for producing and secreting hormones that regulate growth and metabolism.
What causes goiter? It can be iodine deficiency, autoimmune disease (Grave’s Disease), hyperthyroidism or with other causes which includes smoking, hormonal changes, thyroiditis, overconsumption of iodine and radiation therapy.
The best way to prevent goiter is by adding Iodine in our diet. Iodine is an essential micronutrient for human and it is concentrated for about 70 to 80% in our thyroid gland. It helps in the regulation of basal metabolism, growth and body temperature. It also improves brain function, healthy pregnancy, weight control and heart health.
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With the strong collaboration of the National Nutrition Council (NNC) to ensure the implementation of the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) 2017-2022, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Budget Management (DBM) and other concerned agencies enjoined the Local Government Units to invest in nutrition by integrating nutrition specific programs, projects and activities from the PPAN with adequate provision of funds from the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) and other local resources of the LGUs.
This is strongly guided by policy issuances to ensure that the alarming state of malnutrition in the country will be addressed and the country’s global commitments will be also be achieved.
The DILG and DOH issued the Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) No. 2019-0001 which prescribe the guidelines on the integration of specific programs, projects and activities (PPAs) from the PPAN 2017-2022 to the local development plans, investment programs and budget of local government units. This is in support to the DILG MC 2018-42 dated 26 March 2018 on the adoption and implementation of the PPAN 2017-2022 and the DBM Local Budget Memorandum 77, 77-A and 78 which enjoined all provinces, cities and municipalities including barangays to prepare their budget for FY 2020 and onwards for improved nutrition outcomes.
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Lingayen, Pangasinan-- The Provincial Government of Pangasinan through the Provincial Health Office- Nutrition Section reoriented its nutrition wrokforce- the local nutrition action officers, public health nurses and rural health midwives including the district nurse supervisors on electronic Operation Timbang Plus Tool (eOPT+ tool) and Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation Protocol (MELLPI Pro) last January 22-24, 2020 held at The President’s Hotel.
More than 200 participants from its 44 towns and 4 cities attended the three (3) batches of orientation.
Ms. Analiza Miranda, District Nutrition Program Coordinator of the Province of Pangasinan on behalf of Dr. Ana Ma. Teresa De Guzman, Provincial Health Officer II and Provincial Nutrition Action Officer warmly welcomed the delegates and explained the objectives of the event which is basically to enhance the skills of all nutrition and health workers in the consolidation and generation of the needed reports. Also, the participants were refreshed on MELLPI Protocols.
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February is annually celebrated as the Love Month. During this awaited season to many, it always come to mind that the unconditional love shared by my parents especially my mother is worth remembering.
Unconditional love is known as an affection without any limitations, or love without conditions. This kind of love can be felt by anyone from a mother. It is a natural characteristic of mothers where it is their instinct to prioritize their child’s well-being and happiness above their own.
Where we are now and what we had become relies on the affections, encouragements and motivations we received from them.
I just wanna say “Thank You” to all the mothers out there for not giving up with your kids. Now that I am a certified nutrition advocates and a mother too, allow me to share my thoughts with you mothers, young mothers and soon to be mothers.
Read more: My mom’s unconditional love, worth celebrating and sharing this Heart Month
