Region II

Details: Category: Region 2; Published: 04 November 2021

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Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program monitoring in Barangay Dalaya, Buguey, was conducted by Cagayan Chieberly Secreto, the ECCD-F1K Cagayan Provincial Nutrition Focal Point (PNFP) last 18 October 2021. She was assisted by Barangay Nutrition Scholar(BNS) Lailany Villalon.

PNFP Secreto witnessed the actual consumption of LNS-SQ of the beneficiaries. One of the beneficiaries, Ms. Rogene Duarte, 28 yrs old and 7 months pregnant eats her daily ration of LNS-SQ and said, "Masarap siya at matamis. Kinakain ko siya araw araw. Hindi ko pinapalaman sa tinapay, pinapapak ko lang".

Details: Category: Region 2; Published: 04 November 2021

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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.

Details: Category: Region 2; Published: 29 October 2021

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Food safety awareness week is celebrated every fourth week of October. This aims to increase awareness on the importance of safe and clean food. This celebration was proclaimed in August 1999 and signed by President Joseph Estrada, by virtue of Proclamation No. 160.

Food-borne diseases or food poisoning affects anyone especially those who belong to vulnerable groups such as infants, young children, pregnant women, elderly and those with underlying diseases. According to World Health Organization in 2015, almost 1 in 10 people become ill from eating contaminated food and this leads to 420,000 deaths yearly. About 125,000 children aged 5 and below dies from foodborne diseases every year. South-East Asia Region where the Philippines belong, has the second highest burden of foodborne diseases per population.

Contamination can happen from production, processing, distribution, and consumption. Food handling is very crucial in these stages in the prevention of foodborne illnesses. The role of food producer is very significant since majority of foodborne illnesses such as food poisoning, diarrhea, cholera and others, are caused by improper food preparation. Everyone especially food handlers must understand and be knowledgeable on food safety practices from buying, selling, preparation and distribution of food to protect their health and the consumer. Below are some food safety tips in preparation of food:

Details: Category: Region 2; Published: 29 October 2021

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TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN---- In a field, mostly dominated by women, Mr. Joey Gamboa, Municipal Nutrition Action Officer-Saguday, Quirino, proved that no gender is required to serve fellow constituents on public health and nutrition, as he placed 1^st Runner up 2019 Regional Outstanding MNAO.

The Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET) Region 02 during the deliberation has unanimously agreed MNAO Gamboa as 1^st Runner Up Regional Outstanding MNAO based on the results of Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation Protocol (MELLPI Pro), and interview conducted by the team.

Annually, the MELLPI is conducted by an interagency nutrition evaluation team from the national to provincial/ city/municipal levels to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of local nutrition program management and implementation.

In 2019, the National Nutrition Council launched the use of the enhanced version of MELLPI called MELLPI Pro. The MELLPI Pro is used to monitor and evaluate performance of local government units at all levels and local nutrition focal points like the Barangay Nutrition Scholars, Nutrition Action Officers and District/City /Municipal Nutrition Program Coordinators.

Details: Category: Region 2; Published: 25 October 2021

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Three out of ten school children suffer from hunger and poor nutrition, affecting their health and school performance, according to the 8^th National Nutrition Survey of the Department of Science and Technology – Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI).

In addressing this problem, serving the proper amount of Go, Grow and Glow foods to children was a challenge or worse, unknown to meal planners during the implementation of school feeding programs.

In relation to this, DOST-FNRI launched the Pinggang Pinoy^®, a food guide that conveys simple recommendations for optimum health. It uses easy-to-follow proportions for serving meals that can also be applied in school feeding programs.

Details: Category: Region 2; Published: 29 October 2021

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TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN---- Dr. Desireeh Gracia Casauay-Bulauitan, Municipal Nutrition Action Officer (MNAO)- Camalaniugan, Cagayan, placed 2^nd Runner up as 2019 Regional Outstanding MNAO.

The Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET) Region 02 during its deliberation has unanimously agreed MNAO Bulauitan as the 2^nd Runner Up Regional Outstanding MNAO based on the results of Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation Protocol (MELLPI Pro), and interview conducted by the team.