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“Eating is a necessity, but eating intelligently is an art”; simple yet evocative statement of Mr. Kendall Pilgrim Gatan, Nutrition Officer III of the National Nutrition Council- Regional Office 1 (NNC-RO 1) in his educational discussion concerning the 2017 Nutrition Month Talking Points upholding the theme, “Healthy diet, gawing habit- FOR LIFE!” on the 43rd Nutrition Month Launching celebration this July 3, 2017 in La Union National High School. He also added that to achieve a healthy lifestyle, each one should attain a healthy diet and regular exercise.
This word group points out the actuality of a call toward reorientation of the people between eating and health. Basically, we eat because our physical body needs it. However, how can we maintain a healthy body? How can we make our future a better one if we don’t follow religiously what is required on our diet list?
Good nutritional status is distinguished when man welfares from a well-balanced dietary intake, established in a normal organ development and function, growth and maintenance, optimum activity, normal reproduction and working efficiency, resistance to infection and ability to repair bodily damage or injury. Thus, a well-balanced diet, daily exercise, and practice of discipline reveal the necessary things one must have to attain good nutrition.
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City of San Fernando, La Union -- The National Nutrition Council-Regional Office I in close collaboration with the Department of Health- Regional Office I, spearheaded the launching of the 43rd Nutrition Month celebration with this year’s theme, “Healthy diet, gawing habit- FOR LIFE!” held at La Union National High School. This was attended by more than 1,000 individuals comprised of representatives from regional line agencies, local government partners, teachers and students.
The regional event was productively celebrated in partnership with the Department of Education- Regional Office I, League of Nutrition Action Officers- Region I, LuPangIlocos BNS Federation, La Union Provincial Nutrition Action Officer, Regional Organization of Nutrition Advocates- I (RONDA-I), KBP Pangasinan & La Union Chapters.
Ms. Madeleine Corpuz, LUNHS Principal IV, in behalf of the LUNHS faculty and staff welcomed the guests: Department of Education-Regional Office I Regional Director Dr. Alma Ruby Torio; Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Fatima Boado; Department of Health-Regional Office I Regional Director Myrna C. Cabotaje represented by Dr. Ronia Aragon, Chief of the Family Health Cluster and Dr. Veronica de Guzman, Dentist III of the Family Health Cluster; NNC-RO I Nutrition Program Coordinator Ms. Ma. Eileen Blanco; SGOD Chief Dr. Jose Mari Almeida; League of Nutrition Action Officers-Region I President Mr. Floramante Yadao; LuPangIlocos BNS Federation President Ms. Nory Estoesta; and Provincial Nutrition Action Officer of La Union Ms. Remelina Maglaya; and to everyone who attended the event.
Read more: NNC1 Successfully Launches 43rd Nutrition Month, #HealthyDiet4Life
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The Local Government of Burgos, Ilocos Norte is all set for the establishment of the Nutriskwela Radio Station to be spearheaded by the National Nutrition Council. This was confirmed and committed by the officials of Burgos headed by Mayor Rodolfo L. Garcia and Vice Mayor Crescente N. Garcia during the nutriskwela team visitation and orientation meeting held on May 12, 2017 at the Municipal Hall of Burgos, Ilocos Norte.
The nutriskwela team headed by NNC Deputy Executive Director, Dr. Azucena M. Dayanghirang together with Ms. Jovita Raval and Ms. Katherine Villanueva of NNC Nutrition Information Education Division and Mr. Francisco “Kiko” Flores of MQ MediaZone visited the area after the approval of the National Telecommunication Commission on putting up the said project in the area.
LGU Burgos, Ilocos Norte was recommended by NNC-Regional Office I as one of the areas in the region with difficulty accessing information through radio.
Ms. Jovita Raval shared the overview of the project including the responsibilities of both parties for its establishment and sustainability.
"Nutriskwela Program is an opportunity which aims to empower the community of Burgos through the dissemination of correct, relevant and up-to-date nutrition and health information, as well as education and development information from all relevant sectors of the community, government agencies, and non-government organizations," she said.
Read more: Burgos, Ilocos Norte All Set for Nutriskwela Radio Expansion
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Sta. Cruz, Laguna – To pave the way for nutrition, one must lay a strong foundation.
The National Nutrition Council Region I, in partnership with the Provincial Government of Laguna, spearheaded a technical exchange visit which involved the Technical Working Group (TWG) and BNS Presidents of ECCD-F1K Program areas and District/City Nutrition Program Coordinators of Region I. The technical exchange visit was conducted in the Province of Laguna last June 14-16, 2017 particularly in the Municipality of Kalayaan, in the historic city of Calamba and in the hotsprings capital of the Philippines, Barangay Pansol. Laguna and Calamba City are among the Nutrition Honor Awardees (NHA) in the country.
The activity is part of the mobilization of local government units (LGUs) which is one of the strategies of the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition 2017-2022 (PPAN) strategies which aim to contribute to the accelerated improvement of the local nutrition situation through effective nutrition program management. The LGUs are given opportunity to widen their perspectives on possibilities of nutrition action at the provincial, city, municipal and barangay level that could eventually be a stepping stone to help and inspire them to become model city/municipality/barangay.
Read more: Laguna LGUs Share Best Practices and Strategies to Region I Local Nutrition Planners
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“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn.” One of the most memorable quotes rendered by Mr. Benjamin Franklin that goes well with this ever-popular saying, “Experience is the best teacher”. These statements on the other hand up brings the idea that nothing could really beat the moments spent in the field of Public Health Nutrition when it comes to learning the best way that’s closest to experiencing the real world.
We, the BSU-BSND student trainees learn more in-depth teachings and way better when we get involved in hands-on circumstances rather than just hearing the plain old theories inside the four walls of our classroom. Having been experienced the field of Public Health Nutrition, we realized how fun and challenging the field really is, in the most sense that one gets to travel from one place to another. Apart from getting to see unfamiliar places and explore new world and ideas, we are challenged and motivated to contribute in solving the various nutritional problems particularly in Barangay Santiago Sur, Caba, La Union where we were deployed.
Socially, we met a lot of people with diverse culture, profession, and personality. The finest part is that we also established friendship and built linkage among the nutrition planners, frontliners and beneficiaries in our area which we think is one of the effective strategies for health and nutrition promotion.
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Mabilis ang takbo ng oras, ng mga buwan, at ng panahon. Higit sa dalawang buwan ang lumipas at para sa mga batang nagsusunog ng kilay, natapos na ang bakasyong hindi namamalayan. Ito ang puntong kinakailangan ng tanawin ang paaralan dahil ito’y hudyat na ang mga bata’y balik-eskwela na.
Para sa mga mag-aaral, maraming mga pangangailangan upang masabing maayos, nakakasunod at masigasig ang pag-aaral. Higit pa sa mga lapis, ballpen, papel, kwaderno, uniporme at mga magagarang bag, ang lubusang kailangan ay malusog na pangangatawan at tamang nutrisyon. Wika nga, “aanhin mo ang mga naggagandahang sapatos kung walang batang magsusuot nito dahil nagkakasakit dulot ng malnutrisyon?”
Kaya ngayong pagbabalik-eskwela, maaring siyasatin ang inyong mga anak, kapatid, alaga, kaibigan, kasama, kakilala o kahit ang inyong sarili kung kayo’y nasa mabuting kalagayang pangnutrisyon at pangkalusugan.
Narito ang ilang tips na maaaring makatulong sa inyong hanap na dunong:
1. Gawing kaakit-akit ang mga inihahain na pagkain sa mga bata. Maaring gumamit ng mga pagkaing may iba’t-ibang kulay tulad ng gulay at prutas nang sa gayon ay maengganyo silang kumain.
2. Siguraduhing kumain ng almusal. Ito ang pinakamahalagang pagkain na nagsisilbing enerhiya ng katawan para magampanan ang mga gawain sa buong araw.
3. Hangga’t maaari, maghain ng inuming gatas o anumang produktong mayroong gatas sa araw-araw na pagkain sapagkat ito’y mayaman sa calcium.
4. Habang siya’y lumalaki, bigyan siya ng mga pagkaing sagana sa bitamina A, C at D tulad ng mga gulay, prutas, sardinas at iba pang isda, atay ng manok at baboy, at itlog.
5. Bigyan siya ng sapat na inumin at mga pagkaing may sabaw araw-araw tulad ng sopas, fresh fruit juice at higit sa lahat, tubig.
Read more: Balik-Eskwela na! Sa iyong Nutrisyon, Sigurado ka?
