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19 February 2021, Cagayan de Oro City – In preparation for the publication of the Compendium of Local Ordinances on Nutrition, the National Nutrition Council through Regional Office 10 and the National Project Team (NPT) conducted an online review meeting with LGU Kadingilan, Bukidnon to enrich the draft narrative on their G4 ordinance. The meeting was held last 16 February 2021.
LGU Kadingilan’s Ordinance No. 2014-12: “An Ordinance requiring applicants for Registration for a Certificate of Live Birth & Marriage License to submit to the office of the Municipal Civil Registrar a Certification from the MNAO the presence of Garden of Go, Grow and Glow (G4) in their backyard using the BIO-Intensive System in support to the Nutrition Program of the LGU” was selected from among nutrition and nutrition-related ordinances in the country for the printed version of the above-mentioned Compendium.
The meeting, facilitated by NNC X, covered the overview and objectives of the Compendium project, expected outputs of the meeting, review proper of the draft narrative and agreements on next steps and timelines.
Read more: Compendium narrative on Kadingilan G4 ordinance undergoes review
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Malnutrition which comes in many forms affects lives, particularly that of the children’s. Emergency situations such as earthquakes, floods, and pandemics like COVID-19 put them at higher risk of undernutrition.
Wasting, which is a form of acute malnutrition, indicates recent and severe weight loss. It is caused by any or a combination of: insufficient food intake, repeated bouts of infection and inappropriate childcare practices. Acute malnutrition is often used to assess the severity of an emergency because it is caused by a lack of food and illness (WFH, Hunger Glossary, 2016).
The degree of acute malnutrition, moderate or severe, can be classified through anthropometric measurements, namely, mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) and z-score for the weight for height/length (WFH/L) and clinical measure (presence of bilateral pitting edema). Children who are severely acute malnourished (SAM), are at least 9-12 times more likely to die than children who are well nourished.
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It is known that the first quarter of the year is one of the busiest times for the nutrition workers especially the Barangay Nutrition Scholars for the conduct of Operation Timbang (OPT) Plus.
OPT Plus is the annual weighing and height measurement of all preschool children 0-59 months old. This is conducted to identify and locate the malnourished children for referral to relevant nutrition and nutrition-related services.
Among the indicators quantified during OPT Plus is the number of underweight and severely underweight children. Weight gain is an indicator of growth while weight loss or no change in weight are indicators of poor growth.
Taking weight includes the proper measurement tools to ensure accuracy. The hanging weighing scale is commonly used during the OPT Plus. The scale can weigh up to 25 kg and is graduated by 0.1kg (100g) increments.
Read more: OPT Plus 101: measurement using hanging type weighing scale
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Along with the celebration of Valentine’s Day, the month of February is also observed as the Philippine Heart Month per Proclamation No. 1096 in 1973. This celebration calls for better health care among the people and extensive information campaign on heart health. The theme for this year’s celebration is: “Be happy healthy, Ka-heartner!”
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are one of the leading causes of death in the country. Not only older adults are affected, the young ones are also tangled in the dangerous limbo of CVDs because factors that lead to heart diseases are happening among the young ones.
The World Health Organization (WHO) lists the following as the major behavioral risk factors for CVDs: unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, tobacco use and harmful use of alcohol.
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Eight (8) local government units (LGUs) of Bukidnon Province identified as recipients of Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program are on the move as they prepare for the program’s implementation.
The National Nutrition Council Region 10 (NNC X) through Provincial Nutrition Coordinator (PNC) Stephanie C. Barrio conducted technical assistance (TA) and disseminated program updates to all recipient LGUs and Bukidnon Province last 15, 18-20, and 26 January 2021. All LGUs were visited on-site except for Valencia City, of which TA was conducted virtually. The activity was participated by the Nutrition Action Officers, nutrition office staff, and Nutritionist-Dietitians assigned in the recipient LGUs.
Read more: Bukidnon recipient LGUs on “Tutok” for Tutok Kainan
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03 February 2021, Cagayan de Oro City – Oral health is one of the most overlooked aspects of health. To arouse and promote oral health consciousness among the public, former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo declared the month of February as the National Dental Health Month (NDHM) in 2004. In the observance of the 17th NDHM celebration, the theme is “Brush at Floss Kontra Tooth Loss!”. The month-long celebration is spearheaded by the Philippine Dental Association (PDA).
Oral health isn’t just about healthy teeth and oral hygiene. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is a key indicator for overall health, well-being and quality of life. Our mouth is the entry point of our digestive and respiratory systems. Without proper oral hygiene, the harmless bacteria in our mouth may cause disease.
The common oral health conditions are dental caries (tooth decay), periodontal (gum) diseases, oral cancers, cleft lip and palate, and noma (gangrenous disease of the mouth and face).
