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by Benjamin De Yro
How informed are the region’s Barangay Nutrition Scholars and Barangay Health Workers on nutrition?
Impressive, says NNC Region 2 Coordinator Meggie Lonzaga during a nutrition quiz bee as part of the launching of nutrition month in Region 2 in Cabarroguis, Quirino.
“This affirms that our field workers are that knowledgeable in nutrition program management. They are really doing their job,” Lonzaga said.
The activity formed part of the various competitions held to drumbeat the nutrition month and included a slogan and poster-making contest participated by LGU employees and students.
Under this year’s theme of “New Normal Na Nutrisyon, Sama-Samang Gawan ng Solusyon,” various activities on social media were likewise launched to include a Tiktok contest for the various nutrition committees and featured creative ways to introduce the year’s theme. Tertiary students competed for documentary short films.
All winners of the various competitions will be awarded in a fitting culminating activity end of July.
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The Lal-lo Municipal Nutrition Committee (MNC) led by Hon. Mayor Florante Pascual, MNC chair, and its vice-chair, Hon. Vice Mayor Maria Olivia Pascual successfully held their 3rd NutriHealth Fest last July 19-20, 2022 at the Lal-lo Multi-Purpose Center. The activity is part of the 48th Nutrition Month Celebration of the municipality. The activity was attended by guests and visitors including: Department of Health, Cagayan Valley Center for Health Development, National Nutrition Council, Provincial Health Office, Cagayan Valley Medical Center, Zonta Club of Tuguegarao, Department of Education, Office of the Vice Mayor, Office of the Sangguniang Bayan, Barangay Officials, Municipal Agriculture Office, Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office, Municipal Health, Rural Improvement Club, Barangay Health Workers, Barangay Nutrition Scholars, Child Development Workers, Lal-lo National High School, and Mr. Rommel Relos, the architect of the Lal-lo Multi-Purpose Center.
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By Benjamin S De Yro
For the National Nutrition Council Region 2, there is no turning back as to the implementation of its various programs and projects; pandemic or not.
In fact, this ‘ moving forward’ is manifested by this year’s Nutrition Month Celebration, ‘New Normal na nutrisyon, Sama-samang Gawan ng Solusyon.”
The theme, says Maria Gisela Lonzaga, regional nutrition coordinator, calls for a strengthened nutrition intervention towards its improvement as the country shifts towards living with Covid 19 virus.
It likewise signifies the key role of nutrition in building resilience from pandemic to endemic paradigm. It should be recalled that since the onset of the deadly virus which paralyzed the world and changed our perception of daily living, nutrition programs and projects in this country were disrupted.
This year’s celebration is significant as it calls upon nutrition advocates to influence decision-makers to ensure that nutrition is part of the development agenda in the coming administration.
However, it netted positive impacts to the service delivery sector, home food production and increased awareness of the situation, among others. The pandemic made people realized the importance of each other.
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After two years of conducting online Nutrition Month Launching activities, the Regional Nutrition Committee 02 through the National Nutrition Council Region 02 and Provincial Government of Quirino Province jointly launched the 48th Nutrition Month Celebration last 4 July 2022 at the Quirino Provincial Gymnasium in Capitol Hills, Cabarroguis, Quirino. This year’s nutrition month theme is: “New normal na nutrisyon, sama-samang gawan ng solusyon!”. The theme calls for strengthened nutrition interventions and solidarity towards nutrition improvement as the country shifts towards living with the COVID-19 virus. The theme signifies the key role of nutrition in building resilience from pandemic to endemic paradigm.
Read more: 2022 Regional Nutrition Month Launching in the Flesh!
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TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN----- The Balay ni IFAN Media Group will start disseminating the focus of 2022 Nutrition Month Celebration with a theme, "New normal na nutrisyon, sama-samang gawan ng solusyon!"as agreed during the 2nd Quarter Meeting on 10 June 2022.
NO III Arcinue shared that the focus of 202 Nutrition Month is to raise the awareness of the importance of nutrition in building resilience and recovery from the pandemic; Stimulate discussions among stakeholders on how to build back better the design, delivery, and scale-up of nutrition interventions; and Engage various sectors and the public in activities that promote nutrition.
“We would like to emphasize the Good nutrition is key to building immunity, protecting against illness and infection, and supporting recovery. Efforts to preserve and promote proper nutrition must be part of pandemic resilience strategies,” NO III Arcinue shared during his presentation.
Balay ni IFAN media group agreed to Develop materials for information, education, and communication of nutrition messages to the public; Promote good and healthy nutrition practices in commonly consumed media like film and television, as well as digital media; Encourage the public to participate in national and local health and nutrition programs,; and Stop calling for donations of milk formula contrary to the Milk Code.
Read more: Balay ni IFAN Media Group to drumbeat 2022 NM information
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NNC R2 assisted and provided technical assistance to Santiago City Nutrition Committee during their 2022 Training on Community Maternal Nutrition and Infant and Young Child (MNIYCF) Feeding last 13-16 June 2022 held at Wilmer Hotel and Resort, Santiago City. The activity aimed to capacitate health and nutrition workers in communities to promote proper maternal nutrition and IYCF.
It was attended by 50 BNSs, BHWS, midwives, and nurses of Santiago City. On the first day, NO III Arcinue presented Module 2: Importance of Health and Nutrition of the Mother and Child on the First 1000 Days of Life. He highlighted the health, nutrition, social services, and other services needed by the mother and children on the first 1000 days of life to achieve the child’s full potential. He also presented key points in the first 1000 days program. RNPC Lonzaga presented the Module 3: Maternal Health and Nutrition and highlighted the importance of proper nutrition during pregnancy and lactation period. She ended the day by discussing module 4: Recommended IYCF Practices: Breastfeeding and discussed the proper breastfeeding positions, how to properly express breastmilk, and common issues and problems during breastfeeding.
