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KIDAPAWAN CITY---The City Nutrition Committee members of Kidapawan City had undergone Training on Nutrition in Emergencies held on February 7-9, 2023 at FCG Hotel & Convention Center, Barangay Binoligan, Kidapawan City.
The training was attended by the CNC members, CNC permanent alternates, NGO’s, BNS, and CNPCs from the City. Development Management Officer II, Ms. Danah Pearl Aurel represented NNC XII as one of the Resource persons covering topics on Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, The Cluster Approach, Basic Concepts of Nutrition and Malnutrition, Importance of Nutrition in Emergencies, Nutritional Assessment, Dietary Supplementation. Nutritionist-Dietitian IV of DOH-CHD XII, Ms. Jessen Masukat discussed the other Minimum Service Package which include: Infant and Young Child Feeding, Philippine Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition and Micronutrient Supplementation.
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A mineral called iodine can be present in various foods. Due to its role in the synthesis of thyroid hormones, this mineral is crucial for human health. The body's metabolism and other critical processes are regulated by thyroid hormones. This hormone is crucial for the baby's healthy bone and brain development during pregnancy.
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The National Nutrition Council XII facilitates the Nutrition Program Management Training for the Municipality of Kalamansig, Lebak, and Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat (KALEPA) on February 7–10, 2023, held at the Kalamansig Rural Health Office. The aforementioned training is attended by the Nutrition Action Officers, Municipal Health Officers, NDDP, and representatives of the Local Nutrition Committee Members of the three municipalities.
The training aims to provide technical assistance to the mentioned municipalities in organizing, revitalizing, and mobilizing their respective Local Nutrition Committees. Furthermore, the training aims to educate the key personnel from line offices about their roles and responsibilities in battling the war against malnutrition, since the nutrition and health office can't win this fight alone.
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The National Nutrition Council (NNC) XII monitored the status of Local Nutrition Early Warning System toward Food and Nutrition Security (LNEWS-FNS) in Tampakan and Tboli, South Cotabato on January 26 and 31, respectively and February 1 in Kiamba, Sarangani. Participants in the monitoring includes Municipal Nutrition Action Officers (MNAOs), Nutrition Program Coordinators and HRH- Nutritionist Dietitian.
The activity's objective is to ensure the program's implementation and sustainability by discussing local issues and concerns relative to its activities, validating LNEWS-FNS results, identifying gaps, and determining the specific actions.
