NNC02, in its aspiration to improve the nutrition situation of every Barangay in Region-II, conducted a five (5)-day training on the Basic Course for Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNSs) among cadres of able trainers of different municipalities in Region II at New Rajah Soliman Hotel, Bokawkan Road, Baguio City last 11 to 15 August 2014. The trainers were primarily the District/City/Municipal Nutrition Program Coordinators (D/C/MNPCs) as well as Nutrition Action Officers (NAOs), Nutritionist-Dietitians (ND), and other designate trainers of BNS. Trainers/facilitators were NO-III Ms. Ma. Gisela M. Lonzaga of NNC-Region II, ND-III Ms. Amalia A. Calubaquib of Tuguegarao City, and NO-III Ms. Luningning P. Rhodes of Quirino.
The training course consists of six (6) modules designed to assist the trainees in training BNSs to have a common basic knowledge and skills as well as core values and traits that are necessary for the BNSs to perform their roles and functions effectively.
The NNC-02 is happy to note that the participants had a tremendous increase in knowledge and skills on BNS program as reflected in the results of their pre- and post-tests. Being enlightened in this training course, the trainees shall utilize their learning in uplifting the capabilities of both existing and new BNSs to ensure effective delivery of nutrition and related services.
“This training is very timely”, said one of the participants, since some were newly designated as BNSs supervisors/mentors.
Participants were given “Trainer’s Manual on Basic Course for Barangay Nutrition Scholars” and a manual for continuing education of BNSs which will serve as guide of the trainees in conducting trainings and continuing education for BNSs.
With all the valid concerns raised by the participants, NNC-02 shall make an effort to continually improve the capabilities of nutrition workers in Region-II as part of its vision in ensuring the nutritional well-being of all Filipinos.
The training proper ended as the participants firmly shouted “Barangay Nutrition Scholars, Wealth of the Nation, Champion in Nutrition!”
