NNC X, headed by NPC Marissa DM. Navales guested on Magnum Radio 99.9’s Radyo Medico Program last May 24 to promote exclusive breastfeeding. Magnum Radyo Medico airs every Saturday, 5:15 – 6:00 PM and discusses health and nutrition related topics. NO III Helen G. Alferez and NO I Shiella Rose D. Cunada also served as resource persons during the interview.

The NNC X team underscored the health, social and economic benefits of exclusive breastfeeding. Emphasis was also placed on breastfeeding as one of the 10 Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos. Exclusive breastfeeding was also linked to nutrition management in emergencies in line with the 2014 Nutrition Month Celebration. srdc