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The National Nutrition Council held the regional launching of the 10 Kumainments on November 28, 2014 at Lal-lo National High School to promote the Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos (NGF).
Over a hundred participants joined to witness the unveiling of the 10 Kumainments which are simple and easy to remember guidelines that can be easily followed by ordinary citizens to improve their nutritional status.
Individuals were encouraged to live a healthy lifestyle with messages such as “Kumain ng iba’t-ibang pagkain”, “Sa unang 6 months ni baby, breastfeeding lamang; mula 6 months, bigyan din siya ng ibang angkop na pagkain”, “Kumain ng gulay at prutas araw-araw”, “Kumain ng isda, karne, at ibang pagkaing may protina”, “Uminom ng gatas; kumain ng pagkain mayaman sa calcium”, “Tiyaking malinis at ligtas ang ating pagkain at tubig”, “Gumamit ng iodized salt”, “Hinay-hinay sa maaalat, mamantika at matatamis”, “Panatilihin ang tamang timbang” and “Maging aktibo. Iwasan ang alak; huwag manigarilyo”.
The 10 Kumainments which is the popularized version of the NGF aims to address and prevent malnutrition and diet-related non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
Read more: NNC R02 unveils 10 Commandments on good nutrition
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Cauayan City, Isabela – A total of 62 members of Batang Radyo sa Nutrisyon (BRSN) from Cauayan City, Santiago City and Nueva Vizcaya converged last 28 October 2014 at Faustino L. DY Coliseum for a one-day retraining on radio broadcasting.
Nutrition Program Coordinator Rhodora G. Maestre explained that the training entitled “Batang Radyo sa Nutrisyon Reinforcement Training and Team Building” strengthens the knowledge, skills and values of the BRSN members on radio broadcasting. NPC Maestre further said that the training incorporates team building activities to promote the value of camaraderie among them.
Mr. Domingo Fugaban, resource speaker and member of Balay ni IFAN media group, discussed about simple ways on news writing and tips on conducting radio interview. After which, the BRSN members underwent broadcast simulation with the guidance of their coaches.
Since some BRSN members are yet to undergo puberty stage, Ms. Herita Macarubbo, Planning Officer-IV of Commission on Population Region II, gave them lecture about their responsibilities as they develop physically. She also shared some information about good nutrition, good grooming and responsible decisions to make them healthy as a whole.
After all the lectures, the BRSN members shifted into team building activities. Each division performed a five-minute cheer dance with BRSN members of Santiago City declared as champion in the said competition.
Before the team building activities begin, the facilitators grouped these young ones with other BRSN members of each division to further build rapport as they go along with the activities. After each game, the facilitators asked a volunteer from the BRSN members to share their experience and the value they have learned in the game.
Special prizes were given to groups declared as winners.
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The implementation of Promote Good Nutrition in Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Program showed a tremendous impact on the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding and reduction of underweight preschool children in the monitored barangays of Isabela Province.
Last 16, 17 and 22 September 2014, the National Nutrition Council-Region 02 conducted a monitoring of IYCF implementation in selected barangays in the municipalities of San Mateo and Roxas and City of Ilagan, Isabela. The monitoring was done to assess the trained IYCF team and counselors in implementing IYCF program, especially in counseling mothers and to note for improvements in the nutritional status and health of children in the said barangays. The monitoring team was composed of Ms. Ma. Gisela M. Lonzaga, Nutrition Officer-III and Mr. Jay-nard Q. Dela Cruz, Nutrition Officer-I of NNC-Region 02.
Findings in the monitoring showed an average of 85 percent of exclusive breastfeeding mothers and a decreased prevalence of underweight preschool children. Efforts to improve IYCF practice were also noticed as evident by enacting barangay resolutions in support to IYCF program, putting a breastfeeding kiosk/room in the barangay, having a Pledge of Commitment to IYCF Community Support Group, and formulation of IYCF plan and reports. Moreover, Pabasa sa Nutrisyon sessions funded by the Barangay Council were also conducted with around 1,553 mothers graduated.
It was noted however that trained IYCF counselors need more practice to perform well in IYCF counseling to encourage mothers to practice proper infant and young child feeding.
“We need more training to increase our knowledge and skills in IYCF,” the counselor said, when they were asked for something they need to intensify the practice of IYCF and good nutrition in their barangay.
The monitoring ended with good results, eyeing for more improvements. “We shall continually monitor and identify more good practices on IYCF implementation in the region,” NPC Rhodora G. Maestre affirmed.
With these efforts, the promotion, protection and improvement of good IYCF practices in all areas of the community shall be ensured and accelerated. Thus, the goal to reduce child mortality and morbidity is achieved.
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The National Nutrition Council-Region 02 successfully conducted the 2014 Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony (RNAC) at Valley Hotel, Alimanao Hills, Peñablanca, Cagayan last 10 October 2014.
The said event honors the various individuals and Local Government Units (LGUs) with an exemplary performance in nutrition program management in their respective communities.
Over 350 guests and delegates coming from all over the region including the members of the Regional Nutrition Committee (RNC) headed by its Chair, Ms. Jovita P. Ayson, CESO II, Regional Director of the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Local Chief Executives and legislators of the provinces, cities, and municipalities and other local officials, Provincial, City and Municipal Nutrition Action Officers (P/C/MNAOs), Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNSs), members of the media, and other stakeholders attended the awarding ceremony.
Read more: NNC-Region 02 Recognizes 2014 Regional Nutrition Awardees
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Cognizant of the need to constantly reinforce the knowledge, skills and the right values among the local nutrition program implementers, the National Nutrition Council Region 02 conducted the Nutrition Program Management training at New Rajah Soliman Hotel in Baguio City from 18-22 August, 2014.
The five-day training was attended by nutrition action officers and nutrition officers and selected Municipal Nutrition Committee (MNC) staff from the different municipalities in region 02. The course consisting of 8 modules were presented by trainers Ms. Ma Gisela Lonzaga of NNC Region 02, Ms. Amalia Calubaquib of the City Health Office, Tuguegarao City and Ms. Luningning Rhodes of the Provincial Health Office of Quirino.
Nutrition Program Management training is a continuing program of the National Nutrition Council designed to empower the local government units in carrying out an effective nutrition program.
“The training was helpful, especially to newcomers in the field of nutrition like me”, said Mr. Ranier Donnel Abad, staff in the Nutrition Office of the Municipality of Diadi, Nueva Vizcaya, who, like most of the attendees, was newly designated as Nutrition Officer.
Training manuals were provided to serve as guide for the newly certified team of Nutrtion Program implementers.
NPC Rhodora Maestre, in her inspirational message, vowed that NNC Region 02 shall continue to strengthen its capacity development strategies to address the increasing demand for training among the local nutrition workforce in the region. In return, the participants made a personal commitment to support the goal of a healthy and transformed Filipino community.
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NNC-R02 conducted a monitoring of the Radyo Kalugaran, a Nutriskwela Community Radio Station, in Grassroots Multi-Purpose Cooperative Building, Claveria, Cagayan last 29, August 2014. The monitoring team were Ms. Rhodora G. Maestre, NPC of NNC-Region II, Mr. Ralph Calucag, NO-II of NNC-Central Office, and Mr. Jay-nard Q. Dela Cruz, NO-I of NNC-Region II.
The activity was done to observe the operations of Radyo Kalugaran and to recommend measures that will further improve the management of the station.
DZND 97.7 Radyo Kalugaran (name of the station) was established by the National Nutrition Council under the stewardship of Assistant Secretary of Health and NNC Executive Director Maria-Bernardita T. Flores. The project aims to improve the nutritional status of the community through the dissemination of correct, current, and relevant information on nutrition and health. The station also empowers the community by arming them with educational-development information from all relevant sectors of the community, government agencies and non-government organizations.
“We’re dreaming for our station to be upgraded”, said Ms. Juliet Atiagan, Station Manager, when NPC Maestre asked her about their dream for Radyo Kalugaran. NPC Maestre was happy to hear their dream and informed her that soon their dream will come true.
With the desire of Radyo Kalugaran to be of service and to make its broadcasting activities even better, the station is open to whatever recommendations/opportunities there may be that would make it a truly tool to promote good nutrition.