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Coffee, as one of the most popular beverages globally and is also a significant source of a natural stimulant called caffeine. While Philippine coffee production remains relatively low and is unable to even meet local consumption demand (coffee production was at 62,062 metric tons of green coffee beans in 2019 but Filipinos consume 100,000 metric tons of coffee a year and drink almost as much coffee as the people of the United States, Brazil, Japan and the European Union), the Philippines is looking to be one of the leading producers of top-grade coffee around the world.
Coffee has high level of antioxidants and beneficial nutrients such as riboflavin, pantothenic acid, manganese, potassium, magnesium, and niacin. Evidence shows that a sip of 3-4 cups of coffee per day may be the optimal amount. This amount is linked to improve energy levels and make you smarter, improve physical performance and boost metabolic rate. WebMD which is an American corporation known primarily as an online publisher of news and information pertaining to human health and well-being says that coffee may lower your risks of developing Type 2 Diabetes, Parkinson’s, and risk to certain types of cancer.
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Foodborne illnesses are considered a major problem in Food safety. This is usually infectious or toxic. Mainly caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, or chemical substances entering the body through contaminated food or water.
WHO reports that in 1998, approximately 2.2 million people died from diarrheic diseases—1.8 million of them being children. Children under 5 years of age carry 40% of the foodborne disease burden, with 125 000 deaths every year. Food safety, nutrition, and food security are inextricably linked to each other. Unsafe food creates a vicious cycle of disease and malnutrition, particularly affecting infants, young children, the elderly, and the sick.
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The NNC SOCCSKSARGEN region gathered at Hashi Restaurant, Koronadal City for the monthly staff meeting.
The main objectives of the staff meeting conducted were to keep track of the activities in the past months and to revisit achievements and accomplishments. It also provides an avenue to resolve some issues and concerns in the operationalization of the agency’s program, projects and activities.
Among the agenda were Tutok Kainan updates for the four (4) provinces of the region, updates of the highlights from the 1st Management Conference, minutes of the last staff meeting, regional advocacy meeting updates, review of March activities, discussion on the April schedule of activities and status of fund release and liquidation.
RNPC Laquihon expressed her appreciation to all the staff who gives efforts and contribute to the success of the first quarter activities. She also encouraged the staff to share some ideas and insights for the enhancement of the regional operation, continue to perform assigned tasks, and sustain team efforts. (NOILaurito/NOIIIFlores/RNPCLaquihon)
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SOCCSKSARGEN---The National Nutrition Council XII held a Webinar on Good Nutrition in the First 1000 days (F1KD) of Life via Zoom Videoconference on March 31, 2022. The activity also concludes the celebration of Women’s Month which was attended by around 101 participants composed of Local Nutrition Focal Points and Women of Child-bearing age in the region.
The objectives of the said webinar include: (a) Discuss NNC Overview and Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (b) To increase awareness on the importance of proper nutrition during the First 1000 days of life (c) Disseminate the recommended F1KD activities among Local Nutrition Focal Points and Pregnant/Lactating Mothers and (d) Promote collaboration and support in good maternal nutrition before, during and after pregnancy.
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Food safety and cleanliness are critical because it ensure the safety of the food you touch and manufacture. Consumers could become gravely ill from food poisoning and other foodborne illnesses if food safety and cleanliness are not maintained.
As part of the social preparation of Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program in the region, the NNC XII represented by the Provincial Nutrition focal Points in Sarangani Province, Katty T. Parreño, and Flora May Madrona of South Cotabato, conducted a food safety orientation for the members of the commodity suppliers in the province of Sarangani, the Alkikan Vegetable Growers Association (ALVEGA) from the municipality of Malungon.
Read more: Alkikan Vegetable Growers Association Undergone Food Safety Orientation
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Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide, with approximately 10 million mortalities recorded in 2020, accounting for nearly one in every six deaths. Cancers in the lung, breast, colon, rectum, and prostate are common cancers (World Health Organization, 2021). In the Philippines, 189 of every 100,000 Filipinos are affected by cancer, with four Filipinos dying of cancer every hour or 96 cancer patients every day. This is according to a study undertaken by the University of the Philippines' Institute of Human Genetics, National Institutes of Health. Cancer in all its forms accounts for 0.25 percent of total mortality in Region 12 (SOCCSKSARGEN), according to Department of Health data from 2015 to 2019.
Cancer is one of four epidemic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) or lifestyle-related illnesses (LRDs), which include cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and chronic respiratory disease. Cancer is term that refers to conditions in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and can invade neighboring tissues. The cancer cells can also spread through the blood and lymphatic systems to other parts of the body. NCDs are now regarded as a massive "silent disaster" ravaging the Filipino population, claiming 300,000 lives each year, 800 each day, and 33 each hour. Its human cost has been compared to "two 747 planes packed with passengers colliding every day." These NCDs have several risk factors in common, including tobacco use, an unhealthy diet, insufficient physical activity, and harmful alcohol use.
