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THE country is celebrating its 45th Nutrition Month Campaign this July. Presidential Decree 491 in 1974 declared that Nutrition Month shall be celebrated every July to create greater awareness on the importance of nutrition among Filipinos. The law mandates NNC to coordinate and lead the nationwide campaign.
Themed “Kumain nang wasto at maging aktibo… push natin ‘to!”, this year’s campaign encourages everyone to advocate and realize the consumption of healthy diets, increased physical activity and reduced sedentary behavior. Pushing the advocacy means that each and every one can contribute to better nutrition and physical activity for better health. The Nutrition Month logo for the theme shows the balance that needs to be achieved through healthy diet as symbolized by the leaf of a vegetable and physical activity by moving figures of people.
Read more: Nutrition and Physical Activity: Holistic Approach towards Better Health Outcomes
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Winning in sports is based mainly on superior athletic ability and sports nutrition is the groundwork of athletic success. It is a well-designed plan in nutrition that allows athletes and adults to perform at their best. It delivers the accurate food type, energy, nutrients, and fluids to keep the body well hydrated and functioning at peak stages.
Sports nutrition is unique to each individual and is planned according to individual goals. Nutritional needs differ from person to person; there is no single diet that suits all. Athletes are recommended to follow a personalized nutrition and hydration plan since each sport and each individual has its own nutritional demands.
In order to have the best athletic performance, adequate energy and nutrients should be consumed, appropriate body composition must be maintained, optimal recovery from training should be met, good hydration status must be maintained, and optimum nerve-muscle reflexes must be established.
Read more: Sports Nutrition: Meeting Nutrient Needs for Athletic Success
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6 June 2019, Cagayan de Oro City – The Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET) has finally identified after the deliberation meeting the top 3 Regional Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholars (ROBNS) in the region.
The annual search for outstanding BNS is conducted to assess the performance of BNS in terms of their contributions to the nutrition program implementation in the barangays, and to commend and recognize the BNS for their relentless effort in reducing the prevalence of malnutrition.
The ten (10) contenders from Bukidnon, Camiguin, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Cagayan de Oro City, El Salvador City, Gingoog City, Malaybalay City, Tangub City and Valencia City are vying for the 2018 ROBNS. Different sets of RNET members visited the 10 contenders to evaluate their performance using the Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation (MELLPI) Pro Form for BNS Monitoring.
RNET members headed by Dr. Arlita Amapola B. Minguez of CHED X reviewed and assessed the performance of each contender through MELLPI Pro form, written exam and interview. After the thorough discussion on the initial rating score and good practices of each contender, the RNET identifies top 3 contenders to be endorsed by the Regional Nutrition Committee and will be forwarded to National Nutrition Council-Central Office for validation. NNC through the Nutrition Surveillance Division will determine who will be qualified as the regional contender to the 2018 Search of National Outstanding BNS.
The proclaimed R/NOBNS will receive trophy and cash award from NNC. (NO I Arlie Joy O. Damiles)
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21 June 2019, Cagayan de Oro City – The National Nutrition Council (NNC) conducted an advance agency-wide celebration of its milestone 45th anniversary held on 17-20 June 2019 at Caliraya Resort Club, Lumban, Laguna. Presidential Decree No. 491 or the Nutrition Act of the Philippines was signed on June 25, 2019 declaring nutrition as priority of the government and created the NNC.
Approximately 200 NNC regular and job order employees gathered, led by head of agency, OIC-Executive Director III Dr. Azucena “Apet” M. Dayanghirang. Likewise, all NNC X staff attended the celebration.
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28 May 2019, Cagayan de Oro City - As the country strives to improve the overall health of all vulnerable groups especially the 6-59 months old children, the great bearing of nutrition status in the overall health is more realized. Based on the Updating National Nutrition Survey 2015, there are 4% or 4 out of 100 children under five years old are nutritionally wasted in Northern Mindanao. Wasting or thinness indicates recent and severe process of weight loss according to World Health Organization and classified as Moderate and Severe Acute Malnutrition (M/SAM) or weight-for-height z-score between -2 and -3 below the median. Children who are SAM is 9 to 11 times and MAM has thrice risk of death compared to healthy child in same age, but it can be reversed if recognized and treated early with proper food, nutrition and care.
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24 June 2019, Cagayan de Oro City – National Nutrition Council Region X hosts the 24 June Monday flag raising ceremony at the DOH Center for Health Development – Northern Mindanao Office Compound, Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City.
Attended by approximately 80 DOH CHD-NM officials and employees, the morning started with the singing of the Pambansang Awit, prayer, and recitation of Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat ng Pilipinas and DOH Integrity and Quality Policy Statements. As part of the weekly convocation, Chiefs of the various divisions and units of the DOH CHD-NM likewise shared announcements and travel feedbacks.
Highlighted after the flag ceremony was the unveiling for the first time of the celebration’s 2019 Nutrition Month tarpaulin by DOH CHD-NM OIC-Director IV Adriano P. Suba-an and NPC Gladys Mae S. Fernandez. Background on the yearly campaign and emphasis on the key messages of the theme, “Kumain nang wasto at maging aktibo… push natin ‘to!” was explained by NO II Sheena Marie G. Talle as the tarp was revealed.
Games through NutMonth Q & A was opened to all staff where winners who answered questions correctly were given customized 2019 NutMonth tumblers. Foldable fans were also distributed to all personnel.
To honor the birthday celebrators for July being the Nutrition Month, tokens were handed to each celebrator, including OIC-RD Suba-an.
Prior the singing of DOH Hymn, OIC-RD Suba-an gave his message to all officials and staff and encouraged everyone to continuously seek improvement in the execution of tasks and making of reports, as well as being proactive in providing services to those in need.
The sponsorship of the DOH Monday flag raising and unveiling of the Nutrition Month tarpaulin is an annual practice by NNC X before or on the month of July which is celebrated as Nutrition Month. (NO II Sheena Marie G. Talle)
