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In this current pandemic setting, one of the things that we miss are the delectable street foods we eat after school, work, or even after running an errand.
Street foods serve as one of the convenient and affordable foods accessible to many. They play a significant role in the diet as they are consumed regularly and consistently among all income groups, particularly the poor urban population.
Since street foods are easily found and are cheap while maintaining an image of uniqueness and being a national delicacy, street foods are one of those types of food that not only the locals but the tourists want to try for the sake of experience or curiosity. Also, aside from being just a source of something to fill the stomach, street foods are becoming a form of tourism advertisement and identity in particular regions or places to attract foreign tourists.
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8 October 2021, Cagayan de Oro City – The 2021 2nd Quarter Webby Awards was held on 8 October 2021 via virtual platform, where the National Nutrition Council Regional Office X was awarded as the first placer for three out of six quarterly Webby Awards. These are:
- Highest Number of Likes
- Highest Social Media Engagement
- Most Visible Social Media Page
Last 24 June 2021, NNC X was also awarded the highest recognition for four categories.
NNC X is grateful for the unfailing support of its followers, “mga Ka-Nutrisyon” which led to the “Highest Number of Likes” award which is given to a Regional Office (RO) with the most number of new page likes. On the other hand, the “Highest Social Media Engagement” acknowledges the number of engaged users with the page. Lastly, the “Most Visible Social Media Page” is awarded to the RO with the highest number of people talking about the regional Facebook Page.
The Q-Webby Awards is NNC’s recognition scheme for NNC ROs with the highest analytics on select indicators for a reference quarter.
Aside from the above-mentioned indicators, ROs are likewise ranked quarterly for the other three criteria: 1) Highest Number of Articles Posted; 2) Most Visited Webpage; and 3) Highest Social Media Reach.
The NNC X continues its pledge to share relevant nutrition and related information and updates via online platforms to all of its Ka-Nutrisyon. All of this is part of the digital journey towards #OneRegioninNutrition! (NO III Sheena Marie G. Talle)
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In support to Republic Act 9257 (The Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003) and RA 9994 (The Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010), the Department of Health issued Administrative Orders for health implementers to undertake and promote senior citizens' health and wellness, as well as to alleviate the conditions of older people suffering from degenerative diseases.
“MahALAGA sina Lolo at Lola sa Panahon ng Pandemya” is the theme for this year's Elderly Filipino Week. The theme “offers an important message, that together we have a duty and responsibility to support older persons in realizing their worth, dignity, and human rights amid the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Karen S. Gomez-Dumpit, Focal Commissioner on Ageing and the Rights of Older Persons at the Commission on Human Rights.
Elderly or senior citizen refers to person over 65 years old. Aging is a pattern of life. At the biological level, caused by the accumulation of a range of molecular and cellular damage throughout time.
A multitude of changes in the body are associated with aging, including muscle loss, thinner skin, and lower stomach acid. Some of these changes may put older people at risk for vitamin deficiencies, while others may have an impact on their senses and overall quality of life.
Read more: Elderly and Health: A concept of aging and longevity
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6 October 2021, Cagayan de Oro City – A total of 51 on-air and Facebook participants were able to finish all 12 sessions of the National Nutrition Council (NNC) Region X’s 10 Kumainments Nutrition School on-the-Air (NSOA) radio program. A virtual ceremony was held to recognize all graduates last 1 October 2021 via Zoom.
Likewise, the virtual activity was done to conclude the 10 Kumainments NSOA aired over Strong Radio 95.7 FM and Facebook Live, as well as to recognize the students for their active participation in all Kumainment sessions of the radio program. NNC X invited all graduates, Station Manager Ardizon T. Arsua of Strong Radio 95.7 FM, Cagayan de Oro City Nutrition Office staff led by City Nutrition Action Officer Nenita F. Rabe, and the Barangay Nutrition Scholars of the five (5) participating barangays, namely, Bugo, Carmen, Indahag, Iponan and Nazareth.
At the start of the sessions, there were 82 participants for the radio program.
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28 September 2021, Cagayan de Oro City – The Regional Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Taskforce led by the Department of Health Center for Health Development – Northern Mindanao (DOH CHD-NM) conducted its 3rd quarter monitoring to select areas in Misamis Oriental last 23-24 September 2021.
The Task Force members were as follows: DOH CHD-NM’s Ms. Telesfora G. Madelo, RND as the team leader, with Ms. Pamela Legaria, PCMS Julie Ann Dukmog of Philippine National Police 10 and Ms. Vazamija Therese A. Villasi of National Nutrition Council Region X.
Select areas were visited such as the bus terminals, port and Rural Health Units (RHU) of the Municipalities of Balingasag, Balingoan, Salay, Gitagum and Laguindingan.
The monitoring was conducted in pursuant to Republic Act 10028 or the Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009 to protect working women by providing safe and healthful working conditions, taking into account their maternal functions, and such facilities and opportunities that will enhance their welfare and enable them to realize their full potential in the service of the nation. Likewise, it is mandated that all health and non-health facilities, establishments or institutions shall establish lactation stations.
Read more: Reg’l IYCF-TF monitors MisOr areas for RA 10028 compliance
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World Mental Health Day is celebrated every 10th of October, and this year’s theme is “Mental Health in Unequal World” as a global advocacy in spreading mental health education and awareness in this time of health crisis, COVID-19.
This pandemic has brought great changes and challenges that affect most of us mentally, physically, and emotionally. With these inequalities happening around us, our nutrition and mental health are at risk. Anxiety and depression are the most common mental health issues around the world often co-existing with other serious illnesses.
Pursuant to the Republic Act No. 11036, the Mental Health Act, the state commits to carry out the proper measures in ensuring that mental health is valued and promoted in various forms.
Therefore, studies have been conducted to widen the options in addressing the problem on this health matter. Studies found out that our nutrition affects our capacity to think and feel. What we eat reflects who we are. Just like any other organ in the body, our brain needs adequate and proper nourishment to function to its fullest. Feeding the brain with the right amount and kind of food can support its important roles and functions in the body. Hence, here are some useful tips and advice to keep the brain healthy and going:
Read more: Nutrition and Mental Health: You are what you eat
