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The National Nutrition Council (NNC) Regional Office 9 called for an online meeting on 5 November 2020 for the members of Regional Technical Working Group (RTWG) of the Regional Nutrition Anti-Hunger Committee (RNAHC) via google meet. Presided by NNC RO 9 Nutrition Program Coordinator (NPC) Ms. Nimfa D. Ekong, 11 members of the RTWG-RNAHC were gathered to discuss the following agenda: Concept note of Region IX (R9) Online CARAVAN (Coaching, Assisting, Reaching Advocates Virtually to Advance in Nutrition) project, presentation and review of the draft policies, Early Childhood Care and Development in the First 1,000 Days (ECCD-F1K) program status updates and to discuss the nutrition cluster and Department of Health (DOH) advisories.
NPC Ekong first presented the concept note of the R9 Online CARAVAN Project which will be the first ever initiated online project of the NNC RO 9. The project aims to continue to provide technical assistance to the Local Government Units (LGUs) and to the program implementers, particularly the nutrition advocates, while adopting to the “new normal” in this time of COVID-19 pandemic. Through this project, technical assistance to health, nutrition and sanitation program will continue to be delivered to the health and nutrition advocates and other program implementers even with the existing restrictions and limited movements brought about by the present health crisis.
Read more: Members of RTWG-RNAHC Convened Online for 4th Quarter Meeting
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The COVID-19 pandemic causes disarray to our usual activities of our daily living especially with regards to doing our tasks… there is restricted mobility, prohibited face-to-face mass gatherings and strict compliance to health standards and protocols. Due to this pandemic, things turned out to be different and time became tough. With this, in turn affects the implementation of our nutrition and nutrition-related programs, performance of duties and functions as well as limit the provision of technical assistance to Local Government Units (LGUs), program implementers and target individuals. But we do not want this pandemic to undermine and waste what we have started, instead we will continue to do the task using the online platform which is the new trend adapting to the new normal.
With this, the National Nutrition Council Regional Office IX together with the Regional Technical Working Group- Regional Nutrition and Anti-Hunger Committee (RTWG-RNAHC) launched its first ever Region 9 (R9) Online CARAVAN (Coaching, Assisting, Reaching Advocates to Advance in Nutrition) Project on 11 November 2020 via Google Meet. The project aims to assists LGUs as well as program implementers using the online platform in nutrition program management resulting to improved nutrition situation in their localities contributing to the overall improvement of the nutrition situation in Zamboanga Peninsula.
Read more: NNC IX launches the 1st ever Online CARAVAN Project
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Processed foods can make one’s life easier, however, it is very low on nutrients and some may pose health threats to our body. Foods can go through various levels of processing. The least processing step would be when vegetables are cleaned and cut before being sold in bags. In contrary, most highly processed foods will contain a lot of extra sugar, oil, salt, calories and in some cases, packed with lots of chemical preservatives. A variety of different techniques are used to process food and as an outcome, these are frozen, canned, dried, bakes or pasteurized.
Below are the common processed foods we usually consume and their healthier alternatives:
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Sitio Katipunan, Barangay Magdaup Ipil is populated by Kalibugan Tribe, were most of the folks are engaged in fishing and seaweed farming, as it is their primary means of livelihood. It is a community seldom reached by government assistance due to its conflict-vulnerable image.
The Katipunan Vegetable and Agar-agar Growers Association (KVAGA), is an association of farmers in the community with 30 active members, and is fortunate to be the beneficiary of the first seaweed floating dryer established in Zamboanga Sibugay.
Read more: DOST IX turned over First Seaweed Dryer in Zambo Sibugay
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Lungs are important pair of organs in the body that we need in order to breathe. They also help keep the other organs function properly. Essentially, every time we breathe in, the lungs take in oxygen and pass it along the bloodstream, which brings it to the body’s cells. In return, the lungs pick up and dispose carbon dioxide out of the body and this process happens every time we breathe. Indeed, lungs are very essential in our lives. Hence, yearly every month of November, Lung Cancer Awareness Month is observed worldwide to give emphasis to the importance of our lungs and the ill effects (e.g. lung cancer) when these organs are not properly taken cared of.
Unfortunately, due to the existing pollutions, our environment does not always help keep our lungs healthy. There are many risk factors that contribute to lung-related health conditions. One of these is lung cancer which is the leading cause of cancer deaths to both men and women, making up almost 25% of all cancer deaths according to World Health Organization (WHO). Keeping the lungs healthy is a very essential aspect to maintain a healthy life. However, this has been challenged by harmful things such as tobacco smoke (especially second-hand smoking), household carcinogens, outdoor air pollution and allergens that we don’t even realize we’re breathing in. Sometimes they can be avoided, other times we can’t. Nevertheless, it is important to know what we can do to protect our lungs.
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We often hear the saying “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” This is true because you need the energy to make it through the day and you will be energized from eating the right meal at the start of the day. A healthy breakfast includes fiber, protein and healthy fat that gives you energy and makes you full. Studies show that those who eat breakfast on a regular basis are able to demonstrate strong cognitive skills while also being less likely to develop obesity.
Here are some breakfast foods that you can avoid for a healthier body:
1. Bacon
Did you know that a cooked slice of bacon will give you around 42 calories, 3 grams of fat, and just under 200 milligrams of sodium? Yes, bacon has protein but not nearly enough to keep you full (especially without fiber).
