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06 September 2021, Davao City -- The Regional Nutrition Committee XI (RNC XI), during its 2nd Virtual meeting, approved 6 new Resolutions for the year 2021. National Nutrition Council XI facilitated the conduct of said meeting via Google Meet together with the members of the RNC XI.
Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Dr. Maria Teresa L. Ungson presented the following draft Resolutions for the approval of the Committee:
1. Resolution No. 04, Series of 2021: Resolution Enjoining All Local Government Units of Davao Region to Organize a Local Bantay ASIN Task Force.
Following the approval of Resolution Organizing the Regional Bantay ASIN Task Force (RBATF) in Davao region in March 25 of this year, this resolution aims to encourage LGUs to replicate the same structure of the Regional Bantay Asin Task Force (RBATF) to ensure proper implementation of RA 8172 at the community level. The Provincial/City/Municipality Bantay Asin Task Force (P/C/MBATF) will be composed of a chairperson, co-chairperson and members from LGU (doctor, nurse, midwife rural sanitary inspector, barangay health worker, barangay nutrition scholar or any worker from the local government depending on the situation at local level). Honorable Dmitri Sator, NAOPA XI President, moved for the approval of this Resolution and seconded by D/CNPC President Lynneth Demaisip.
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Have you ever wondered why your weight doesn’t change even with calorie restriction and continuous exercise? If yes, then this article can help you understand the components that contribute to your overall weight and the different body composition that you must consider when trying to lose excess fat rather than just weight.
The image here shows the four main components of our body weight: water, fat, lean body mass and other components such as minerals from bone, carbohydrates and other substances that form the building blocks of our internal organs.
Water
Our bodies are composed of 60 - 70 % water and may fluctuate everyday based on our water intake, urine output and water loss from sweat or exercise. A daily variation of 0.5 kg may be due to water loss or intake of 500 mL or around a half glass of water. Thus, it is recommended to take your weight measurement early in the morning with no food or water intake and after you have urinated to reduce the measurement variations due to water weight. Moreover, taking your weight after an exercise session may falsely decrease your weight due to water lost from sweat.
Lean Body Mass or Muscle Mass
The second greatest contributor to our body weight is muscle mass. For beginners, it is good to have a measurement of your muscle mass baseline using Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) or In-Body Measurement available in gyms or estimated muscle mass percent using smart digital weighing scales. This will allow us to monitor whether your muscle mass is affected by a drastic calorie restriction or is increasing based on your physical activity. One of the factors that lead to a sudden drop in muscle weight is drastic calorie restriction from fad diets, fasting or medical conditions such as infection or cancer related muscle wasting. When you lose too much muscle, your metabolism slows down and may make it harder for you to burn excess fat - leading to a plateau phase. Thus, it is important for you to still eat adequately to preserve your muscle mass and combine physical activity such as strength training or weight training into your plan to maintain muscle even on a calorie-controlled diet.
Read more: Your Weight Doesn't Define You! A Deeper Look to Body Composition
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03 September 2021, Davao City一The National Nutrition Council Region XI (NNC XI) participated in the Second Regional Convergence Team Meeting in congruence to the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) Program Caravan spearheaded by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) held virtually via Google Meet. Various National Government Agencies (NGA) in the region that advocate the same goal of ending hunger in the country are also present in the meeting, particularly the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Education (DepEd), Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth (RRCY), National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC), Landbank of the Philippines (LBP), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), Home for the Aged (HA), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM), National Irrigation Administration (NIA), Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), and Disaster Response and Management Division of DSWD.
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As part of our "Lose weight the right way: A Step-by-Step Guide" Series, this article focuses on the second important step in your weight loss or healthy living journey - the Self-Assessment Step which is divided into the ABCDE:
● Anthropometric Assessment
● Biochemical Assessment
● Clinical Assessment
● Dietary Assessment
● Ecological Assessment
This article will focus on the Anthropometric Assessment. This step allows you to make an objective assessment of your current nutritional status. The materials you will need are:
Read more: Self-Assessment: How to Measure and Interpret Your Weight
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Sinigang is one of the classic Filipino dishes that many Filipinos love especially during the rainy days. It comes in different variations, protein source and souring agent depending on the region it came from. So what makes a Sinigang Dish a Sinigang and why do we Filipinos love it?
Sinigang is a soup dish made from a variety of protein sources like fish, chicken, pork or beef with vegetables. It has a sour taste from a variety of souring agents. The various souring agents used in making Sinigang are: tamarind (sampaloc), Kamias, Tomatoes, Green Mango, Guava, Santol, Calamansi and Batuan which is a small round green fruit used in the Visayas. The type of souring agent used gives it a unique flavor and nutritional value. Here are some examples of the different Sinigang variations:
1. Seafood Sinigang. This basic sinigang broth uses rice washing or hugas bigas, seafood and a souring agent of choice. The traditional souring agent is sour juice from unripe tamarind fruit or tamarind powder. The common seafood used are 10 cm prawns, bangus belly cut in half, salmon, tanguigue (mackerel) and talakitok (salt water jack). Seafood sinigang is a good option for elderly individuals who are trying to reduce total cholesterol intake. Seafoods are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids which are good for the heart and also help reduce inflammation. Use traditional tamarind extract as a flavoring agent to reduce sodium content instead of instant sinigang mixes because these mixes are high in sodium.
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Do you want to lose that extra quarantine weight the right way? Are you tired of searching through the internet for the right diet or exercise that works for you? If you answered YES to these questions - this is the article for you. As a tribute to September’s Obesity Prevention Awareness Week, we will give you a step-by-step guide on how to shift into a healthy eating and active lifestyle that will not only address your weight problem but also help improve your feelings about food and your body image, digestive problems such as bloating, hyperacidity and indigestion, cravings and even improve your sleep, mood and productivity for the rest of the day!
So why is it important to shift into a healthy diet and active lifestyle?
● Obesity and excess weight have been recently associated with increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19
● Overweight and obesity is associated with an increased risk of developing Non-Communicable Diseases such as Hypertension, Diabetes and some cancers.
● Early morbidity leads to increased healthcare costs from early maintenance medication or hospitalization and poor quality of life
● Some want to manage current medical conditions such as Hypertension, Diabetes, PCOS, Gout and Arthritis through dietary modification and weight loss.
● Some want to prevent diseases early after having a family history of the disease condition.
● Some have personal body goals to feel stronger or look more attractive or confident.
● Some want to improve productivity in school or work.
● Some simply want to have a healthy lifestyle.
With these reasons in mind, what can we do and where should we start? Here’s a step-by-step guide that will help you in your weight goals and healthy eating journey:
