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The Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) Program is a human resource development strategy of the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) 2017-2022, which involves the recruitment, training, deployment, and supervision of volunteer workers for nutrition or barangay nutrition scholars (BNS) to strengthen the barangay nutrition program. The Local Government Unit of Alabel in partnership with the NNC XII conducted a three-day locally funded Basic Course Training for Barangay Nutrition Scholars last November 16-18, 2021 held at LGU Alabel Gymnasium and Brgy. Ladol Gymnasium on the third day. The said activity was attended by a total of 28 BNSs.
The three-day BNS training is part of strengthening the management support of LGU Alabel to its BNSs especially the newly appointed ones. The said training aims to orient the BNSs on the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition and their roles, functions, and deliverables as a barangay nutrition scholar in the achievement of PPAN targets. The training also aims to enhance their skills which are essential in coordinating nutrition activities at the barangay level, monitoring the nutritional status of children, and reporting reliable nutrition data in their respective barangays effectively and efficiently.
Read more: NNC XII Mentors LGU Alabel BNSs in Managing Nutrition Programs
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Municipal Nutrition Action Plan determines integrated, synchronized, coordinated and focused actions for nutrition improvement, promotes sectoral, community and private sector involvement, allocates budget and other resources to achieve set objectives, ensures efficient and effective utilization of resources, prevents overlaps and duplication during program implementation, minimize negative impact of other development programs on nutrition, links nutrition with local development planning and budgeting and will guide the local nutrition committee (LNC) in the implementation of nutrition projects, assessing and evaluating efforts and generating resources.
Read more: NNC Facilitates Municipal Nutrition Action Planning Workshop
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November 11, 2021 – Kalonbarak Skyline Ridge, Malungon Sarangani Province. National Nutrition Council (NNC) Regional Office XII thru Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator, Ms. Retsebeth M. Laquihon and Nutrition Officer III Ms. Annalita Mae V. Flores served as panelist and reactors during the Municipal Nutrition Strategy Planning Workshop conducted by Zuellig Family Foundation with Municipal Nutrition Committee Members of Malungon, Sarangani Province.
Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) in partnership with the Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Foundation (KGJF) is currently implementing the Provincial Nutrition and Governance Program (PNGP) with the Province of Sarangani. The PNGP aims to improve the health and nutritional outcomes for women and children by strengthening provincial nutrition and health systems and developing the nutrition governance capabilities of provinces and its seven municipalities. The above-mentioned activity is the first step of the project.
Municipality of Malungon being conferred as the National Honor Awardee- the highest form of award for nutrition has been piloted and will serve as model LGU in the province. Malungon shall set standards for other LGUs to achieve the health and nutrition outcomes especially for the first 1000 days population group.
The said workshop was graced by the ever-dynamic Municipal Mayor, Hon. Maria Theresa D. Constantino. She expressed her thanks to ZFF, NNC and DOH Provincial Office for always treating Malungon with highest regard and for the support and technical assistance for the continuous pursuit of excellence for the nutrition program of the Local Government of Malungon.
The one-day comprehensive workshop of the MNC provided an avenue for the members to assess their Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) during the planning process for Nutrition Action Plans and implementation of services and interventions.
RNPC Laquihon emphasized the need to scale-up in the management of the Nutrition Program of the Municipality as a model LGU not only in the region but in the whole country. She further elaborated that the existing programs, projects and activities of malungon were already proven as effective and is prevalent with the sustained decrease in the malnutrition problem of the Municipality contributing to the improvement of the Nutritional Status of the Province and region. The Municipality must focus on strengthening other areas for sustainability and improvement such as Nutrition Information System, Institutionalization of programs, strengthened policy support to PPAN and established Nutrition Office with plantilla positions for Nutrition Officers and Nutrition Coordinators.
NO III Flores supported the proposal of MNC to revisit their existing policy on the protection of BNSs from political issues and further encouraged the LGU to be an adopter of Technology from FNRI-DOSTs complementary food production and E-Nutribun to sustain their feeding programs and to served also as a resource generation activity.
Provincial DOH through Ms. Jenelyn Ellie Ventura Development Management Officer commended the LGU in all its undertakings and milestones on nutrition and health services. She then committed to always support the LGU in its plans and projects.
The same workshop will be conducted to other LGUs too in 2022 and NNC shall continue to support and provide technical assistance as needed.
(NOIIIAMVF/RNPCRML)
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Food fortification refers to the addition of nutrients to processed foods at levels above the natural state, whether it is normally contained in the food, for the purpose of preventing or correcting a demonstrated deficiency of one or more nutrients in the population or specific population groups. Micronutrient malnutrition on the other hand is a disorder resulting from deficiencies in vitamin A, iron, iodine, and other micronutrients that the body needs in minute quantities every day. Hence, Republic Act (RA) 8976, also known as Philippine Food Fortification Act of 2000 provided the policy a mandatory fortification of staple foods and voluntary fortification of processed foods or food products. Foods that are mandated to be fortified are (1) Rice with iron, (2) Wheat Flour with Vit. A and Iron, (3) Refined sugar with Vit. A (4) cooking oil with Vit. A (5) salt with iodine. Moreover, the DOH defines the objectives of the RA 8976 as the “Micronutrient Malnutrition Program”, it specifies the food fortification strategies.
Read more: RBATF XII holds Regional Dialogue on Food Fortification and Salt Iodization Program
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09- November 2021: Barangay Nati, Municipality of Senator Ninoy Aquino, Province of Sultan Kudarat
Regional Inter-Agency Committee- Indigenous People Health Caravan. Attended and participated by four (4) active regional partners, namely, National Nutrition Council, Department of Health, National Commission on Indigenous Peoples and Department of Social Welfare and Development.
The Health Caravan aims to promote and intensify the campaign for CoviD-19 Vaccination and to promote the First 1000 Days (F1KD) strategy to address chronic malnutrition, particularly stunting in pre- and post-pandemic situations.
Provincial Nutrition Focal Point for Sultan Kudarat, Ms. Kristine Lorraine Madayag represented NNC XII. Information and Education campaign were rendered through discussions on 10 Kumainments, First 1000 Days ni Baby emphasizing the six (6) critical interventions and services to be implemented and availed by the target groups. Activities of the caravan were IECs on CoViD-19, proper handwashing, distribution of leaflets, hygiene kits and basic medical supplies.
With the success of the Health Caravan, the team is planning for next area to visit to deliver the same services. Brgy leaders through Chairman David Cubi expressed their thanks for the conduct of Health Caravan as it was able to assist and help the tribal community access the basic services of the government.
(PNFP-KLM, AMF, RML)
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Does your child eat healthy foods? Do you regularly serve nutritious and healthy meals? Does she/he enjoy the foods you serve? Is your child a picky eater? Do they prefer chips for snacks and fast or processed foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? And lastly, as a guardian are you aware on the benefits, effects and results of the foods they eat? If you are a parent or a guardian who are eager to learn more about the importance of proper nutrition on your child’s development, then this article is for you.
Getting children to eat healthy foods can sometimes feel like fighting an uphill battle. The leafier and greener the food, the greater the struggle. Child nutrition is incredibly important, however don’t cave in and let them eat nothing but fast food and sweets. It’s worth the struggle.
As a parent, one of the most important things you do is to help your children learn healthy eating habits. Children need a balanced diet with food from all 3 food groups - vegetables and fruit, whole grain products, and protein foods.
Nutrition is important at every age. Your children need proper nutrients, to stay healthy and strong, and grow up healthy and strong. Nutrition for children can also help establish a foundation for healthy eating habits and nutritional knowledge that your child can apply throughout life.Children need 3 meals a day and 1 to 3 snacks (morning, afternoon and possibly before bed). Healthy snacks are just as important as the food you serve at meals.The best foods are whole, fresh and unprocessed fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, dairy, and meats; and home-cooked meals.
Looking for the best formula to fuel your child's growth and development? Check out these nutrition basics for girls and boys based on pinggang pinoy of DOST-FNRI. Pinggang Pinoy serves as visual tool to help Filipinos adopt healthy eating habits at meal times by delivering effective dietary and healthy lifestyle messages. It is divided in 3 parts, the Go, Grow and Glow foods. The Go foods represents the energy giving foods such as rice, root crops, pastas, breed and other carbohydrate-rich foods. Grow foods are the body building foods such as fish, meats, eggs, and dairy products. And Glow foods are the body regulating food they are fruits and vegetables which are needed for body regulation processes.
If you have questions about nutrition for kids or specific concerns about your child's diet, talk to your child's doctor or a registered nutritionist-dietitian.
(PNFP-PARREÑO/AMVF/RML)
References:
(https://www.mana.md/the-importance-of-child-nutrition/)
https://caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/healthy-living/healthy_eating_for_children
