QUEZON CITY, December 12 – Two new Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials will be distributed by the National Nutrition Council – CaLaBaRZon to Local Government Units (LGUs) in the first quarter of 2021.

NNC 4A received 4119 copies of Barangay Nutrition Program brochures and 187 copies of Pinggang Pinoy Handbook from NNC Central Office. Each IEC material can guide the nutrition workers in advocating nutrition to their province down to their barangays.

Bye-bye, Bansot Sa Barangay! - Gabay para sa Wastong Nutrisyon ng Barangay

This brochure contains brief information on the alarming nutrition situation in our country, its effects and how the barangays can address these nutrition problems. It also features the roles of the Barangay Nutrition Committee (BNC) and the Barangay Captain as its Chair. A concise explanation of the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) 2017-2022 and the programs under the plan. It may also help in advocating the formulation of Barangay Nutrition Action Plan (BNAP) in every barangay.

Pinggang Pinoy – Guide for Nutrition Professionals

The handbook focuses on the technical aspect of the Pinggang Pinoy. It includes detailed information of the food plate guide which includes healthy foods and alternatives within each food group, the recommended portion sizes needed for each sex and age group and the visual guides accompanying dietary messages to guide nutrition educators in facilitating adoption of Pinggang Pinoy by the public.

The use of IEC Materials is one of the strategies to easily inform, educate and communicate with the target audience about nutrition. It also serves as a guide to the nutrition educators to effectively convey the message to different groups.

By: Mary Emerene P. Pingol

Source: Bye-bye, Bansot Sa Barangay! - Gabay para sa Wastong Nutrisyon ng Barangay and Pinggang Pinoy – Guide for Nutrition Professionals of DOST - FNRI