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NMC 2015The Regional Nutrition Committee IX in coordination with the Local Nutrition Committee highlighted the 2015Nutrition Month Celebration with thematic symposia in Zamboanga City and Pagadian City. Gathering almost 500 participants in Mampang Elementary school,  Zamboanga Cityand Makiangayon Day Care Center, Barangay Balangasan, Pagadian City on 16 July and 28 July respectively, the Technical Working Group of the Regional Nutrition Committee brought the essential messages of the 2015 Nutrition Month Theme “Timbang Iwasto sa Tamang Nutrisyon at Ehersisyo!” to students, school and barangay officials, parentsof students, members of the LNCs, BNSes and BHWs among others.

The symposia were coordinated activities of the Regional Nutrition Committee garnering over 300 participants at the grassroot who were reached with the essential nutrition information on achievingnormal weight through proper diet and exercise as well as the practice of healthy lifestyle to lower risks to non-communicable diseases.

The symposia also served as venue for launching the 10kumainments and the “PinggangPinoy”.The participants had the opportunity to view the TV promotions of the 10 Kumainments by MangMoi as well as have actual examples of the PinggangPinoy which were prepared by the NDAP Zamboanga Chapter.

To highlight the 2015 nutrition month celebration, the NNC 9 headed by Nutrition Program Coordinator Maria del Pilar Pamela R. Tarroza turn-over 400pinggangpinoy placemats in the two cities for the  elementary and day care pupils to be used during their supplementary feeding program. Thesharing of thepinggangpinoy placemats is envisioned to serve as simple guide  to students how to eat healthy. The symposia ended with dance exercise which was fully enjoyed by the participants.

Happy 2015 Nutrition Month to all.