National Nutrition Council, Region II Batang Radyo sa Nutrisyon recently expressed their support to the promotion of good nutrition in the first 1,000 days in a child’s life in the Cagayan Valley Region.

During the third Batang Radyo sa Nutrisyon Congress held in Baguio City on May 17-18, 2016, one hundred seven promising Batang Radyo sa Nutrisyon members passed a resolution supporting the Regional Nutrition Committee in intensifying its campaign and promotion of programs and interventions towards the first 1,000 days of a child’s life.

Before the signing of the resolution, the young broadcasters were oriented on the developmental milestones and delivery of services through the range of care in the first 1,000 days in a child’s life. These young broadcaster were impressed on how their roles as radio journalists effectively contribute to the wider appreciation of the community for this particular concern.

To ensure the understanding of these young radio broadcasters, the Nutrition Program Coordinator, Ms. Rhodora G. Maestre requested the Batang Radyo sa Nutrisyon Congress participants to develop radio infomercials, news reports,  and theatrical presentations on the first 1,000 days in a child’s life.

The Batang Radyo sa Nutrisyon, only found in Region II has been tapped to support various nutrition activities especially in giving information in their weekly radio program in their own   area in the five provinces of the region.