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In 1997, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared obesity to be a critical concern for public health and an epidemic. The definitions of overweight and obesity include excessive or abnormal fat accumulation that could affect one's health. Obesity is described as a paradoxical form of malnutrition that, although consuming an excessive amount of energy, is linked to a deficiency in specific micronutrients. In addition to poor dietary choices and limited access to nutrient-rich foods, micronutrient deficiencies can also emerge from changes in nutrient absorption, distribution, or excretion, as well as from altered micronutrient metabolism resulting from systemic inflammation driven by obesity.
Obesity affects 800 million individuals globally, according to UNICEF (2022), meanwhile in the Philippines there are around 27 million Filipinos who are obese. Adult overweight and obesity rates have nearly doubled over the previous 20 years, rising from 20.2% in 1998 to 36.6% in 2019. Similarly, from 4.9% in 2003 to 11.6% in 2018, the prevalence rates of overweight and obesity among teenagers have more than doubled.
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One of the things necessary for the body to function is sleep — it lets our body and mind rest so that we may wake up feeling energized and focused. Most individuals require seven to nine hours of night sleep for healthy cognitive and behavioral functioning. According to several researches, sleep deprivation makes individuals more prone to distractions, poor cognition, slow reactions, and mood changes. Moreover, an increased risk for several diseases and medical complications, including obesity, has been associated with sleep loss.
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National Breastfeeding Awareness Month is celebrated every August. It is celebrated in several ways all over the country. Activities like webinars, mother lectures, big groups simultaneous latch and as such are being done to achieve its ultimate goal- to promote and highlight the importance of breastfeeding for both mothers and infants as well as to convey the benefits of breastmilk.
In celebration of the National Breastfeeding Month. Bai Hinang a group of female artists in Davao City together with the Dabawenyo Artist Federation Inc. (DAFI) and SM cares collaborated to showcase and promote breastfeeding through an art show exhibit entitled PAG-AMUMA: An Art Show on Breastfeeding Awareness.
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The eyes are the most complicated sense organs in the human body. Each eye muscle and tissues have distinct functions. Light passes through the cornea, then the cornea bends the light to help the eye focus. Iris allows some of this light to enter the pupil. Light passes through the lens. With the cornea, the lens focuses the light onto the retina at the back of the eye. The retina converts the light signal into electrical impulses. The optic nerve carries the impulses to the brain, and produces the image. In order to maintain these functions at the optimum level, it must be properly cared for and nourished with an eye-friendly diet. This article discusses relevant nutrients and some helpful tips to keep our eyes sharp and healthy.
Foods with antioxidants and other important nutrients may reduce your risk to eye diseases. Specific antioxidant, such as vitamin A, protects against blindness, and vitamin C may prevent or alleviate glaucoma. Meanwhile, omega-3 essential fatty acids prevent eye drying and guard against macular damage.
The following vitamins, minerals and other nutrients have been shown to be essential for the clarity of vision and may protect your eyes from sight-robbing conditions and diseases. Incorporate the following foods in your diet to help you maintain good eye health:
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Hailed as one of the infamous “Silent Killers”-Diabetes or Diabetes mellitus ranked fourth among the chronic diseases in the Philippines. Over the years in global scope, there have been disappointing diabetes trends despite efforts to curb the rising prevalence. Unfortunately, when the COVID-19 pandemic struck, diabetes cases skyrocketed even more reaching an epidemic proportion.
Currently, there are three main types of diabetes: Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes happens when the immune system attacks and kills cells in the pancreas that create insulin. Hence, your body could not utilize insulin making you need to take insulin every day. Meanwhile, Type 2 Diabetes stems from a condition known as insulin resistance wherein your cells fail to use insulin properly. Gestational Diabetes, on the other hand, is diagnosed to women with high blood sugar during their pregnancy.
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August 30, 2022- The National Nutrition Council Davao Region conducted an online webinar entitled “Nutrition Teen Movers: A Webinar Empowering Youth in Promoting Nutrition” aimed to empower the youth to spark initiatives in taking action regarding health and nutrition.
NNC XI collaborated with partner regional stakeholders such as the Commission on Population and Development, National Youth Commission, the Sangguniang Kabataan, and academe represented by the University of Mindanao, University of Immaculate Conception, and Central Mindanao University. The said webinar held live via Zoom and FB Live was attended by over fifty (50) diverse participants coming from different schools and organizations in Davao City.
