With the on-going implementation of Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program in Cagayan and Isabela Provinces, monitoring activities are regularly conducted. In October 28, 2021, Chieberly Secreto, the ECCD-F1K Cagayan Provincial Nutrition Focal Point (PNFP) facilitated the distribution of Iron Fortified Rice from the National Nutrition Council to Barangay Nutrition Scholars of Amulung, Cagayan for  Wet Feeding.  Amulung has a total of 56 Tutok Kainan beneficiaries. A total of 112 kgs of Iron Fortified Rice were distributed to Barangay Focal Persons .

ECCD-F1K PNFP Secreto also oriented the Barangay Focal Persons on the meal preparation, food safety and food waiver of the beneficiaries. Mayor of Amulung Hon. Elpidio R. Rendon also witnessed the orientation and gave his inspirational message. Mayor Rendon also acknowledged the National Nutrition Council, Department of Health, and Zero Hunger Task force the good program for pregnant women.

Iron-fortification in rice is one strategy of the RA 8976 or “An Act Establishing The Philippine Food Fortification Program And For Other Purposes”. According to the World Health Organization, pregnant women need about 30-60 mg of iron every day. Iron is needed to make hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying component of red blood cells. Red blood cells circulate throughout the body to deliver oxygen to all its cells. The program aims not only to give additional calories to pregnant but also for the pregnant women to get enough iron in their daily diet for themselves and their growing baby. – Chieberly P. Secreto