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1 March 2022-- The LGU of Aleosan takes strides in improving their nutrition situation by conducting an orientation activity attended by a total of 43 participants composed of Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNSs), Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) and selected BS Nutrition-Dietetics students of Southern Christian College which was facilitated by the Municipal Nutrition Action Officer, Ms. Leah Guanzon.  NO II Danah Pearl Aurel and PNFP Marie Jane Lihao served as resource persons on the said activity.

NO II Aurel discussed the roles of BNSs in the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition highlighting the convergence of Nutrition Specific, Nutrition Sensitive and Enabling Programs, First 1000 days of Life and Orientation of E-OPT tool. PNFP Lihao also gave a refresher on Nutrition Assessment with concepts on MUAC Screening followed by the Implementation Process of the Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program. 

On February 21, 2022, NNC XII headed by Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator, Ms. Retsebeth Laquihon, visited the municipality for a Regional Advocacy Meeting. For the record, the Municipality of Aleosan is among the top 10 LGUs that have a high prevalence of malnutrition rate based on the 2021 OPT results. The Municipal Mayor, Hon. Vicente Sorupia, Jr. recognized the gaps at their level and expressed his drive to improve their LGU’s nutrition situation by initiating this refresher activity particularly among Barangay Nutrition Scholars. (NOII Aurel/NO III Flores/RNPC)