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Baguio City – The League of Nutrition Action Officers of Region I, Inc. (RLNAO) in partnership with the National Nutrition Council Region I successfully held its 25th RLNAOs Conference-Workshop on March 20-22, 2018 in Venus Parkview Hotel, Baguio City with the theme: “RLNAOs @ 25: Patuloy na Maasahan sa Pagpapalaganap ng Bagong PPAN tungo sa Malusog at Maunlad na Bayan”. A total of 432 participants attended the event composed of Provincial/Municipal/City Nutrition Action Officers, Barangay Nutrition Scholars and other nutrition stakeholders.
The Conference was hosted by the Provincial Nutrition Office and the League of NAOs- La Union.
Dr. Azucena M. Dayanghirang, Deputy Executive Director of the National Nutrition Council graced the event as the keynote speaker.
Read more: League of NAOs, Region I Holds Its 25th Conference-Workshop
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Happy Valentine’s Day! As they say, “What’s good for your heart is good for your brain and good for you in general”. Here are some tips to have a good and healthy heart not only this heart’s month but all year round:
- Instead of buying your loved ones an overload of cakes, sweets, and fatty and salty foods, why not give a more permanent gift. A poem, letter or message may convey more feeling. Avoid eating too much salty, oily, and sweet foods.
- If you choose to buy chocolates, choose dark chocolate with less sugar and caramel added. Dark chocolate should be made up of at least 60-70 percent cocoa. It has flavonoids, antioxidants, which are good for the heart and blood vessels. Eat only a moderate amount, approximately an ounce (around 30 grams) a day.
- Be active on Valentine’s Day. Plan an outing or walk around a park or mall. Walking for 30 minutes is good for your heart. Keep a healthy weight.
- Get enough sleep. Aim for lucky number seven. In one study, young and middle-age adults who slept 7 hours a night had less calcium in their arteries (an early sign of heart disease) than those who slept 5 hours or less or those who slept 9 hours or more. (Amanda macMillan)
- Home cooking is healthier than restaurant food. Instead of an expensive restaurant date, why not cook at home and enjoy a romantic dinner for two.
- Split your meal in two. If you still want to go to a restaurant for a date, splitting your meal can cut your calorie intake in half. Consume the right amount of food in every meal.
- Give fresh fruits and vegetables. If you want to eat something sweet, local fresh vegetables and fruits in season are the healthier choice.
- Don’t smoke. If your sweetheart is a smoker, encourage him or her to quit smoking. Smoking can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Hence, quitting is the best Valentine’s Day gift for your loved one.
- Be faithful to your partner. Reduce your stress and enjoy life more.
Be kind to your heart. Be guided accordingly with the existing guidelines towards healthier living. Obey the 10 Kumainments “Sigla at Lakas ng Buhay” and follow the “Pinggang Pinoy” as our guide in every meal not only this heart’s day but make it a habit- FOR LIFE! -BMCC
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The National Nutrition Council-Regional Office I (NNC-ROI) in partnership with the Regional Organization of Nutrition Development Advocates-1 (RONDA-1), an organization of local media partners in the region as well as the Department of Health- RO I, Department of Agriculture- RFU 1 and Commission on Population, the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas, the Regional League of Nutrition Action Officers (RLNAOs) and the LUPang Ilocos Barangay Nutrition Scholars Federation, Inc., conducted two (2) batches of Civic Advocacy activity in nutritionally depressed barangays in the region. The first batch of the RONDA-1 Civic Advocacy was successfully conducted last December 1, 2017 at Barangay Caranglaan covered court, Dagupan City while the second batch was held on December 19, 2017 at Liga Building, Barangay 1, Santa Rita, Bacarra, Ilocos Norte.
The annual activity aims to increase and intensify the awareness of the community on the importance of proper health and nutrition during the first 1000 days of life. Pregnant and lactating women and mothers of malnourished children were the target participants of the activity.
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SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union- The National Nutrition Council Region 1 spearheaded The Nutrition Early Warning System (NEWS)- Program Implementation Review (PIR) held at Oasis Country Resort last February 6-7,2018. This was attended by the 33 members of the NEWS team from the Municipalities of Tagudin, Ilocos Sur; Solsona, Ilocos Norte; Bayambang, Pangasinan; and the City of Alaminos.
Mr. Kendall A. Gatan, Nutrition Officer III of NNC-ROI presented the overview of NEWS and mechanics of the PIR where he emphasized that every area involved should have in-depth analysis on the quarterly results of the NEWS and the causes of high prevalence of undernutrition. He also stated that process should be done quickly to resolve the issues of malnutrition and discussed about the executive order and memorandum of agreement on NEWS.
Moreover, the concerned areas presented the status of NEWS implementation where common issues are the household food shortage and low diet diversity score or food choices. This contributed in the high incidence of undernutrition in the said areas.
Read more: NNC1 Reviews Nutrition Early Warning System Implementation
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Siyudad ng San Fernando, La Union - Pinangunahan ng National Nutrition Council-Regional Office 1 (NNC-RO1) ang pagkilala sa mga natatanging indibidwal, lalawigan, bayan, at lungsod na itinuturing na mga kampeyon ng nutrition sa Rehiyon Uno sa ginanap na Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony noong nakaraang December 5, 2017 sa Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, San Fernando City, La Union.
Ang RNAC ay taunang aktibidad ng NNC-RO1 katuwang ang mga miyembro ng Regional Nutrition Committee upang kilalanin ang mga local partner at indibidwal na nangunguna sa pagtulong na maisulong ang mga kampanya ng ahensya sa pagsugpo ng kagutuman at malnutrisyon sa kani-kanilang lugar noong 2016.
Read more: CONGRATULATIONS | Mga Bayani sa Nutrisyon Pinarangalan
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SAN FERNANDO CITY, January 29 (PIA) – The regional offices of the Department of Health (DOH) and National Nutrition Council (NNC) here called for the support of the community in the observance of Goiter Awareness Week this January.
As the lead agencies tasked to disseminate the ill effects, prevention, and signs and symptoms of goiter or bosyo in Filipino, representatives discussed the Goiter Awareness Week drive during the Kapihan sa Ilocos of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) regional office, here.
“We are here to solicit for your support to create awareness on the fight against goiter and other manifestations of Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD), our department with the NNC cannot do this alone,” said David Zaragoza, health education and promotions officer of DOH-1.
Read more: DOH, NNC Call for Community Support on Goiter Awareness Drive
