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The Province of South Cotabato held a two-day training workshop for its nutrition implementers, Nutrition Action Officers, Nutrition Program Coordinators, and Nutrition Staffs, on the formulation of a Local Nutrition Action Plan (LNAP) for the years 2023-2025. NAOs, NPCs, and representatives from nine of the province's ten municipalities and one city attended the training. The event was held at Sunrise Garden Lake Resort at Lake Sebu, South Cotabato.
The Provincial Nutrition Committee of South Cotabato, led by Mr. Rudy Jimenea, Provincial Nutrition Action Officer, sees an urgent need to improve and edify the knowledge of local nutrition implementers in formulating Nutrition Action Plans (NAP) in their respective areas, as this will be their direction in battling the province's double burden of malnutrition over the next three years.
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Our bodies and diets change as we age. Although we may require fewer calories, we still require adequate nutrients to meet our daily energy needs.
The FNRI-DOST created a dietary manual “PINGGANG PINOY”, that uses a food plate model to show the recommended proportion of each food group in each meal for the various population and physiological groups, one of which is for the elderly. The food plate uses the GO, GROW, and GLOW food model on a per-meal basis.
This food guide aims to show every healthy Filipino, particularly those 60 years old and above, in partaking of healthy and balanced meals daily. The model illustrates the appropriate partition of a balanced meal: half of our plate composing of body-regulating foods such as fruits and vegetables, one-sixth of the plate is energy-giving like rice or bread, and one-third represents body-building foods such as fish, eggs, and lean meat.
In addition, we should always maintain a physically active lifestyle, stay hydrated, and check food product labels to make smart food choices.
This pinggang pinoy is intended for healthy Filipino elderly 60 years old and above. Individuals with specific health conditions like hypertension and diabetes should consult a registered nutritionist dietitian or healthcare provider regarding their energy and nutrient needs. (FNRI_DOST, n.d)
(DMOIIKCM/AMF/RML)
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As the phase 3 Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation program target beneficiaries are preparing for the implementation, the DMO II-PNFP Pareno conducted a storage inspection in the municipality of Lambayong Sultan Kudarat to ensure that goods will be safely stored and remains of high quality when delivered. The activity aims to find a suitable storage space for both wet and dry goods based on the Tutok Kainan guidelines. For dry goods, good storage should be clean and well-ventilated, whereas, for wet goods, the presence of chillers and freezers is required for the storage of meats and other products. The Municipal Health Officer Dr. Collado of the municipality of Lambayong also promises to support the program and its preparation by complying with various recommendations on the improvement of the storage facility as well as the establishment of a centralized kitchen for wet feeding.
(KP/AMF/RML)
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September 6-7, 2022 - The Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET) composed of Department of Education (DepEd) and National Nutrition Council (NNC) conducted Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation Protocol (MELLPI Pro) for the Local Nutrition Focal Points of Cotabato Province particularly for Provincial Nutrition Action Officer (PNAO), District Nutrition Program Coordinator (DNPC) and Provincial Outstanding BNS (POBNS).
A validation visit was conducted on September 6 in Brgy. Malibatuan, Arakan, for Ms. Genalyn Fernando as the Provincial Outstanding BNS. She is also one of the contenders for the Regional Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar (ROBNS). The following day, September 7, the team assessed the 2021 performance of the PNAO and DNPC of Cotabato Province, Mr. Ely Nebrija and Ms. Jasmin Regaspi, respectively through desk review and interview session.
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To ensure the sound and effective implementation of the Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program, the identification of the Agrarian Reform Business Organization is crucial. One thing the national nutrition council considers is the capacity of the supplier to deliver the demand of the commodities in terms of quantity and quality. For Sarangani province, one identified Agrarian Reform Business Organization had met the requirements for Phase 4 Tutok Kainan based on the community procurement guidelines.
The Alkikan Vegetables Growers Association accomplished and submitted a Quotation of wet commodities they shall provide, a list of successfully completed contracts in their previous transactions. The document serves as evidence that ALVEGA has prior experience serving as a supplier for government initiatives like the tutok kainan dietary supplement program. (KTP, AMVF, RNPCRML)
