Region XII

Details: Category: Region 12; Published: 09 July 2021

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During pregnancy, a woman's nutritional requirement increases, thus it is important to increase food intake to prevent being nutritionally at-risk and delivering low-birth-weight babies. Proper nutrition during pregnancy will boost the baby's development while in the womb and in doing so will reduce the risk of having an undernourish child.

Along with the 47^th Nutrition Month Celebration, the Local Government Unit of Kidapawan City through the City Nutrition Office (CNO) launched the Dietary Supplementation Program (DSP) for Nutritionally-at-risk Pregnant Women of the City, the launching was conducted last July 6, 2021 at Brgy. Singao, Kidapawan City. It was graced and participated by City Councilor and Committee Chair on Health Hon. Maritess B. Malaluan, City Nutrition Action Officer - Melanie S. Espina, together with the City Nutrition Committee (CNC) members from the Information Office, Local Council for the Protection of Children, Health and Wellness Coordinator and Barangay Captain Eduardo P. Loma of Brgy. Singao.

The City Councilor Maritess B. Malaluan encourages all the pregnant beneficiaries to have a regular pre-natal visit and seeks pre-natal services in their respective Health Centers to manage and avoid the risk during pregnancy and to be psychologically and physically ready for the birth.

Details: Category: Region 12; Published: 09 July 2021

July 1_Usapang Nutrisyon

The ongoing pandemic changed the way how people celebrate big events and occasions. Some areas still prohibit gatherings and activities to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Hence, majority of the people have gone virtual as they adopted the new platforms for advocacy and celebrations.

Nutrition month is celebrated to create greater awareness among Filipinos on the importance of good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. The National Nutrition Council Region XII has partnered with DXND Radyo Bida, Kidapawan City to disseminate factual information and promote good and healthy nutrition practices to the public.

Details: Category: Region 12; Published: 25 June 2021

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June 25, 2021- South Cotabato Province virtual meeting hosted by Provincial Nutrition Office (PNO). It was participated by 27 Local Nutrition Focal Points (LNFPs) namely: Nutrition Action Officers, District/ City and Municipal Nutrition Program Coordinators, HRH-Nutritionist Dietitians and Nutrition Staff all over the province and a staff from the National Nutrition Council (NNC) XII also joined the virtual meeting.

The meeting’s objectives were (1) to provide technical updates on the different nutrition program plans, projects, and activities for 2021 (2) to review and assess nutrition program implementation for the 1^st semester (3) to identify gaps, issues/ concerns that hinders program implementation on the different planned activities (4) to come up with the possible strategies & measures to address the gaps in the implementation of the program amidst COVID 19 pandemic.

Details: Category: Region 12; Published: 06 July 2021

NNC XII launches Nutrition Month Campaigning First 1000 Days

NNC XII conducted the 2021 Nutrition Month Regional Launching last July 2, 2021 through Zoom video conference. This was attended by a total of 350 participants from different stakeholders including but not limited to government agencies, non-government organizations, academe members, and civil society organizations all over the region. Ms. Danah Pearl Aurel, Nutrition Officer II, and Ms. Rucel Mae Fabian, Administrative Officer VI, served as master of ceremonies.

NNC OIC-Nutrition Program Coordinator Annalita Mae V. Flores gave the welcoming speech for the launching. This was followed by Dr. Aristides C. Tan, DOH XII Regional Director’s opening message.The rationale of the 2021 Nutrition Month Theme was presented by Nutrition Officer II Leah Fe Utlang and Provincial Nutrition Focal Point Kristine Charl Nadela.

Awaited by most is the launching of regional contests and activities. For this year’s Nutrition Month, NNC prepared digital contests to conform to the new normal brought about by the pandemic. These includes F1KD Feature Article Contest, Complementary Food Cooking Contest, 2021 Healthy Buntis Photo Contest, 2021 E-Quiz, Nutri-Talino, Nutri-Tiktok Battle, Online Search for the Best Gulayan sa Bakuran, and Search for 2021 Nutri-Bibo Kid. The mechanics, criteria for judging and prizes of each contest were announced during the launching. Complete guidelines of the contests are posted on the NNC XII website.

Details: Category: Region 12; Published: 25 June 2021

June 2

School-aged children are between ages 6-12 years in which during this period, the height, weight, and build of children may be prominent. School-aged children are both physically active and growing. Nutritional needs during this stage are high and critical to refuel their busy bodies.

Good health and proper nutrition give school-aged children a greater ability to learn and acquire skills to fully develop their potentials. They are required to eat a variety of foods from each food group to ensure optimal intake of all vitamins and minerals. Many factors influence children’s decisions in their food choices and habits. Parents as the role model of their children play an important part in providing healthy eating patterns.

Details: Category: Region 12; Published: 30 June 2021

SOCCSKSARGEN—National Nutrition Council XII is set for the 2021 Nutrition Month Celebration. This year’s theme, “Malnutrisyon patuloy na labanan, First 1000 days tutukan!" intends to raise awareness on the nutrition issue and encourage various stakeholders to participate and engage in activities to improve nutrition. Specifically, the campaign aims to: increase the understanding of the first 1000 days of life strategy and the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) as the overall framework, facilitate collaboration among various stakeholders for scaled-up interventions to fight malnutrition and generate actions from stakeholders about nutrition.