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27 October 2020, Cagayan de Oro City – Annually, the last week of October is observed as the Food Safety Awareness Week in the Philippines by virtue of the Proclamation No. 160, signed by former President Joseph Estrada in August 1999. It is part of the Department of Health’s campaign to promote and increase awareness of safe and clean food to combat food and waterborne illnesses/diseases.
Food safety refers to routines in handling, preparation and storage of food that reduces the risk of foodborne illnesses and prevents harm to individuals. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 600 million or one out of 10 people around the globe fall ill every year from eating contaminated food and as a result, 420,000 people die each year.
The most susceptible to foodborne illnesses are the vulnerable groups like the infants and young children, pregnant women, elderly and populace with poor health status where this could be fatal to them leading to serious diseases and even death.
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23 October 2020, Cagayan de Oro City – The Regional Nutrition Committee (RNC) X, Regional Nutrition Cluster (RNCl) and RNC-Technical Working Group convened virtually for the second semester meeting held last 20 October 2020 via Zoom.
The regular meeting was conducted to gather and present national, regional and local updates on nutrition programs.
Presiding the meeting was Nutrition Program Coordinator Gladys Mae S. Fernandez of NNC X in behalf of the RNC Chairperson, Dr. Adriano P. Suba-an, OIC-Director IV of DOH Center for Health Development-Northern Mindanao. There were 27 representatives from member agencies and secretariat who attended the meeting.
As part of the new business, Dr. Emma Pilar G. Imperio of DOH CHD-NM reported that there are 4,228 grand total of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the region, with Cagayan de Oro City topping the list. Meanwhile, Ms. Pamela E. Legaria, RND of DOH CHD-NM shared the latest report on Severely and Moderately Acute Malnourished as of October 2020. Cumulatively, there are 154 SAM and 407 MAM cases. She also shared the allocation of nutrition commodities for the affected children by LGU.
Read more: Regional partners assemble for 2nd semester virtual meeting
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22 October 2020, Cagayan de Oro City – The Nutrition Action Officers of Northern Mindanao convened in a virtual tribute for all the NAOs working in the frontlines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
NAOs from Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental and Misamis Oriental areas sang the song “Heal the World” while showing action photos of the NAOs in action during the pandemic. This was submitted as the Region 10 NAOs’ intermission for the four-part 6th National NAOs Conference. Their intermission was premiered during Session 3, last 15 October 2020. Click here to view the video..
Misamis Occidental Provincial NAO Marichu G. Tijing formulated the concept of turning the intermission as tribute to all the NAOs and as a message to all that the NorMin NAOs are working as one region in nutrition amid the health crisis. Her staff, Mr. Jandel Ladran did the video editing. Valencia City NAO Hazel P. Dondonayos facilitated in mobilizing the NAOs from different areas in the region to pool videos of them singing the tribute song, as well as submission of action photos.
The following NAOs contributed to the video tribute: PNAO Christy Grace A. Taclindo of Camiguin, DNPC/OIC Marites A. Gomez of Misamis Oriental, CNAO Dr. Glenn A. Manarpaac of Iligan City, CNAO Eza C. Canonigo of Malaybalay City, MNAO Ruth Bongalos of Libertad, Misamis Oriental, MNAOs of Misamis Occidental, CNAO Dondonayos and PNAO Tijing. Misamis Occidental PNAO Staff and BNS Presidents also joined in.
In the last leg of the online conference in 22 October, the intermission of the NorMin NAOs was branded as one of the best five (5) intermissions presented by all the regions. The best five entries will receive ₱10,000.00 as token.
The tribute by the NAOs goes to show that even in the face of the threat brought by COVID-19, NAOs from different parts of the region can still unite to convey the spirit of gratitude, hard work and camaraderie. (NO III Sheena Marie G. Talle)
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23 October 2020, Cagayan de Oro City – Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer (PDRRMO) Mariano P. Trompeta, Jr. of Misamis Occidental declared his full support to the nutrition in emergencies program for the province during the Closing Program of the 12-day eLearning Course on Nutrition in Emergencies (NiE) – Information Management (IM), held 21 October 2020 via Zoom.
In his special message, he admits at first that he was hesitant to join the course since he cannot see the connection of his line of work and nutrition. As the training went on, PDRRMO Trompeta gained profound appreciation and understanding on the importance of NiE and IM.
He quoted that “Lahat ng natutunan ko magagamit ko talaga, lalo na pagdating ng panahon na mag-a-update kami ng DRRM-H-NiE Plan.” (Everything I learned in this training will be useful when the time comes when we have to update our DRRM-H-NiE Plan.)
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20 October 2020, Cagayan de Oro City – Two batches of online workshops for Lanao del Norte areas were held last 7-12 and 14-19 October 2020 via Zoom facilitated by the National Nutrition Council X. The Workshops on Integrating Nutrition in the 2021 Annual Investment Programs (AIP) were attended by LGU planning teams composed of Nutrition Action Officers, Health Officers, Budget Officers and Planning and Development Coordinators.
Lanao del Norte is classified as Priority 2 Province of the Human Development and Poverty Reduction Cabinet (HDPRC) Cluster due to its high prevalences on stunting and teenage pregnancy, as well as its high poverty incidence and magnitude.
LGU attendees include Lanao del Norte Province, Iligan City and municipalities of Bacolod, Balo-i, Baroy, Kapatagan, Kauswagan, Kolambugan, Lala, Linamon, Magsaysay, Maigo, Nunungan, Poona Piagapo, Sapad, Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Tangcal and Tubod.
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20 October 2020 Cagayan de Oro – Every 3rd week of October, we celebrate Bone and Joint Awareness Week as declared in Proclamation No. 658 signed on 5 July 2004. Bone and joint disorders are one of the most common medical conditions that affect our daily lives that substantially influence health, quality of life, and unnecessary loss of resources among Filipinos of all ages.
Our bone is a living tissue that plays a structural role in the body, and the joint or articulation is the connection made between the skeleton that holds the bones together and supports movement. As we grow older the bone mass increases, and its peak bone mass is achieved until the early twenties. Indeed, life begins at forty because at this stage bone loss happens since bone formation and bone mass gradually decrease. Excessive loss of bone tissue leads to osteoporosis, a condition characterized by bone fragility. This condition increases the risk of bone fracture. Other joint disorders are rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and gouty arthritis. Among these types of arthritis, gout is the most common experienced by adults that is highly related to consuming high purines that produce the by-product uric acid. Pregnant and lactating women, overweight and obese, and elderly particularly women are most at risk to poor bone and joint health.
As early as possible it is important to maintain our bones and joints through a healthy lifestyle. Calcium, vitamin D, vitamin K, and omega-3 fatty acids are nutrients that play major role in establishing and maintaining healthy and strong bones. Thus, the consumption of its food sources in the diet is essential.
Read more: Strengthening bones and joints for a stronger future
