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The egg is an important ingredient in cooking different dishes and pastries. Its chemical composition usually leads to many baking reactions. Though there are many types of egg, the most commonly used among Filipinos is the chicken egg. From simple sunny side up and scrambled egg which most of us have enjoyed in our breakfast meal. Eggs are very nutritious as they contain protein, healthy fats, and many other nutrients like vitamins A, D, E, iron, choline, and folate.
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Did you know that the vitamin B complex is composed of eight essential nutrients? These are vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin B7 (biotin), vitamin B9 (folic acid), and vitamin B12 (cobalamin). Each of these essential vitamins plays a vital role in maintaining good health and well-being. B vitamins, as the building blocks for a healthy body, have a great impact on your energy levels, brain function, and cell metabolism.
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Read more: LGU-Gutalac conducts Nutrition Program Management Training for BNSs
The Local Government Unit of Gutalac, Zamboanga del Norte (LGU-Gutalac), through the Municipal Social Welfare Development Office in coordination with the Municipal Nutrition Office, successfully conducted a 2-day "Nutrition Program Management Training and Seminar for Barangay Nutrition Scholars" last January 24-25, 2022. The training was participated by 33 Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNSs) in the said municipality. It was facilitated by the newly appointed Municipal Nutrition Action Officer Ms. Mishera L. Suana together with the two NDDPs resource speakers from the Department of Health Region IX, Ms. Dannifa Jane D. Tabaloc and Ms. Dianna Faye S. Polinar.
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Some experts believed that the body mass index (BMI) is a standard health assessment tool that is used in the vast majority of healthcare settings. According to Katey Davidson of Healthline, it has been widely criticized for oversimplification of what it means to be healthy. For decades, it has been the go-to measurement for health based on body size. Indeed, experts argue that BMI is outdated and inaccurate and that it should not be used in medical or fitness settings. But is it true? Let's explore deeper into BMI, its history, facts, and the alternatives.
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Read more: Prevent stunting through animal protein-rich foods
Stunting is an impaired growth and development caused by poor nutrition. It is manifested particularly in the first 1000 days of life. It is the failure of children to reach their full growth potential. Children are to be called stunted if they are too short for their age. Poor nutrition includes poor maternal nutrition and poor feeding practices, and these are the main causes of stunting. Aside from height that is not suitable for their age, another symptom is that the proportion of the body seems to look normal, but their weight is low for their age, and is experiencing a delay in bone growth. In their later age, children who are stunted will have difficulty obtaining their physical development. Their brain development is not at its optimal state resulting in a decrease in mental and learning abilities leading to poor learning achievement. The long-term effect of stunting is when they reach adulthood, they tend to be obese and have a greater risk of having non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cancer, etc.
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Pecans are one of the most popular nuts in the world. It is a nut from hickory trees native to northern Mexico and the Southern United States. The nut is a nutrition powerhouse loaded with vitamins and minerals. Raw pecans are even cholesterol-free, sodium-free, and low in carbohydrates. With their rich, buttery flavor and natural sweetness, they make a tasty and satisfying snack. But did you know that one of the health benefits of pecan is to lower blood sugar levels?
