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Cancer can hit people of any age and strike any part of the body. It begins with a genetic alteration in a single cell, which subsequently grows and divide much faster than healthy cells. They can spread throughout the body, sometimes it grows into a mass (or tumor) and if left untreated, causes harm and death.
A golden ribbon signifies International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month which is commemorated every month of September to raise awareness and express support on young people who suffers from pediatric cancer. Children's cancers might be difficult to identify since it can be manifested in the same way as other prevalent pediatric illnesses. According to the Department of Health (DOH) the following are the symptoms in children that may be related to cancer: prolonged, unexplained fever or illness; unexplained pallor; increased tendency to bruise, unexplained localized pain, or limping; unusual masses or swelling; frequent headaches, often with vomiting; sudden eye or visual changes; sudden or progressive weight loss. Moreover, in children, cancer is an extremely uncommon disease. Since the cause is unknown by the time cancer is identified, it is usually in an advanced stage.
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Did you know that September is also declared as Blood Diseases Month? By virtue of the Proclamation No. 1833 signed by the former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in 2009, this proclamation recognizes the combined impact of three major blood-related diseases of Leukemia, Anemia and Bleeding disorders. The celebration aims to raise general awareness and to understand blood diseases which is associated to significant portion of the total deaths due to cancer.
The Blood is a vitally important fluid for the body composed of plasma, white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets. It plays a large role in bringing oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body so they can keep working. Here are some of the most common blood diseases and the key nutrients needed for maintaining blood health:
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Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease involves parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language. It can seriously affect a person’s ability to carry out daily activities. The greatest known risk factor is increasing age and the majority of people with Alzheimer's are 65 and older.
Alzheimer's worsens over time. It is a progressive disease, where dementia symptoms gradually worsen over a number of years. In its early stages, memory loss is mild, but with late-stage Alzheimer's, individuals lose the ability to carry on a conversation and respond to their environment. On average, a person with Alzheimer's lives 4 to 8 years after diagnosis but can live as long as 20 years, depending on other factors. Since it’s a progressive disease, the symptoms of Alzheimer’s usually develop slowly and deteriorate over time. Some of the early signs and symptoms are memory loss that disrupts daily life, challenges in planning, difficulty completing daily tasks, lose track of dates and time, trouble understanding on visual images and spatial relationships, misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps, changes on judgement or decision making and changes in mood and personality.
Read more: Take Care of All your Memories, Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
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National Nutrition Council XII held its 2nd Regional Barangay Nutrition Scholar Federation XII Inc. meeting via zoom videoconference and face-to-face at Cinco Niñas, Koronadal City last September 14, 2021. A total of 8 BNS officers attended the meeting, 3 via zoom videoconference and 5 are face to face.
During the meeting, matters discussed were the following: application of BNS for CSC eligibility, updates on BNS medical and survivorship assistance, updates and status of BNS annual dues, updates on Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program, status of BNS traveling allowance, BNS hygiene kits allocation and issuance of BNS Identification Card.
NNC XII has invited Ms. Marilou Lanoy, City Nutrition Program Coordinator (CNPC) of LGU Koronadal City to share tips and experiences in getting the Barangay Nutrition Scholar Eligibility (BNSE). CNPC Lanoy is the first BNS in Region XII who received BNSE from CSC. The BNSE is granted to barangay-based volunteer workers for rendering at least two (2) years of continuous and satisfactory nutrition services and other related activities, such as community health, backyard food production, environmental sanitation, culture, mental feeding, and family planning to the barangay.
Read more: BNS Officers convene for Regional BNS Federation 2nd Meeting
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SOCCSKSARGEN - September 7, 2021 – The National Nutrition Council (NNC) XII held a joint virtual meeting of NAOs and D/CNPCs via Zoom. There were 51 Local Nutrition Focal Points (LNFP) from across the region in attendance namely: Nutrition Action Officers, District/ City and Municipal Nutrition Program Coordinators, Nutrition Staff and HRH-Nutritionist Dietitians
The purpose of the meeting is to provide nutrition updates and address local issues and concerns on nutrition program and related activities, as well as to discuss the following: (1) MELLPI Pro Schedule for LGU (2) Status of Submission of NM Reports (3) Status of Submission of Approved LNAPs (4) Regional LGU Mobilization (5) 2020 LGU Nutrition Accomplishment (6) Status of Submission of 2021 OPT results (7) Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program (8) 2021 Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony (9) Issuance of 2021 BNS ID.
Read more: NNC XII holds joint NAOs and D/CNPCs virtual meeting
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A healthy future commences in the first 1,000 days! Nourishing a solid start for all children is their right. They deserve to thrive in a VUCA – vulnerable, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world. But according to UNICEF, 9 Filipino children die every day because of malnutrition. Now, that's a big picture of our problem and needs a more comprehensive reflection – the 4Bs!
Building Brains. During the first 1,000 days, good nutrition provides the building blocks for healthy brain development (FHI Solutions LLC). So, investing in good food becomes fuel for a child's cognitive, motor, and socio-emotional development.
