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Magnesium is a mineral naturally present in different foods. It plays an important role in the body such as building proteins, regulating blood sugar, blood pressure, building strong bones, as well as in muscle and nerve functions. Magnesium also helps to maintain the proper level of some essential minerals such as calcium, zinc, and potassium. It is important for your heart, kidneys, and muscles to work properly. This mineral also helps in building strong teeth and bones.
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Read more: LGU-Liloy launches Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program
The Municipal Nutrition Council of Liloy successfully conducted the Launching of Tutok Kainan Supplementation Program for pregnant women on April 19, 2022 held at Liloy Commercial Building. The aforementioned activity serves as the kick-off for the actual implementation of the program and it was attended by 45 participants including the selected pregnant women beneficiaries, Nutrition Action Officer, Nutrition Coordinator, Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNSs), and some members of Liloy Municipal Nutrition Council headed by Municipal Mayor Hon. Roberto L. Uy Jr.
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Read more: NNC9 holds 1st Semester Regional Coordination Meeting with NAOs
On May 19, 2022, the National Nutrition Council IX (NNC9) conducted the 1st Semester Regional Coordination Meeting with the Nutrition Action Officers (NAOs) at Hotel Guillermo, Pagadian City (also, via Google Meet). The activity was participated face-to-face by forty (40) NAOs and fifteen (15) online participants together with some Local Nutrition Program Coordinators. The meeting highlighted the presentation of the new Guidelines for the Use of the Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation Protocol (MELLPI Pro) tools for LGUs and LNFPs, the 2022 Nutrition Month Theme and Campaign Strategies, and the upcoming MELLPI Pro activities.
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Read more: Why hydration is important BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER exercise?
When is the best time to hydrate your body with water? What are some alternative drinks for rehydration that are also healthy for the human body? Drinking enough water daily is vital for many reasons. Being well-hydrated is important in regulating body temperature, prevent infections, keep joints lubricated, deliver nutrients to cells, keep body organs to function properly and it also improves sleep quality, mood and cognition.
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Read more: NNC9 conducts CARAVAN 7 for Local Nutrition Workers
The National Nutrition Council IX (NNC9) conducted the Coaching, Assisting, and Reaching Advocates Virtually to Advance in Nutrition (CARAVAN) Session 7 to the local nutrition workers in the region on May 04, 2022 via Google Meet. This activity helps to reach out the nutrition program managers and implementers as well as to keep track of the different nutrition programs in their respective localities. Likewise, it aims to gather the participants to gain new insights related to their programs through virtual convergence. The activity is participated by more than one hundred twenty (120) attendees composed of Nutrition Action Officers, Local Nutrition Program Coordinators, Barangay Nutrition Scholar, and NNC-IX technical staff headed by the Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Nimfa D. Ekong.
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Read more: NNC9 strengthens partnership with CBOs for TK Phases 3 & 4
12 May 2022--The National Nutrition Council IX (NNC9) engaged a Ceremonial Signing of Marketing Agreement with BACLAY Multi-Purpose Cooperative for the Tutok Kainan DSP Phase 3 and 4 in the Province of Zamboanga del Sur, and in the Province of Zamboanga Sibugay for the Municipalities of Diplahan and Imelda. This ensures that the beneficiaries of the said areas will be provided with fresh ingredients for the wet feeding. The activity was spearheaded by NNC9 RNPC Nimfa D. Ekong with PNFP ZDS Marie-Claire Gaas and it was joined by the Manager of BACLAY Multi-purpose Cooperative, Mr. Richard S. Hidalgo.
