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Cebu City – Iodine deficiency disorder (IDD) continues to be a nutrition challenge not just in Central Visayas but throughout the country. IDD is brought about by inadequate intake of iodine-rich foods leading to a spectrum of diseases including goiter, hypothyroidism, mental disorder, physical deformities, cretinism, and reproductive failure.
Goiter, one of the common manifestations of IDD refers to the abnormal enlargement of the thyroid due to insufficiency of iodine consumed by an individual. If a person does not consume enough iodine, the body will not be able to make enough thyroid hormone, leading to the abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland.
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As much as we look forward for the festivities during the holiday season, many of us fear enjoying it too much and adding more to our pounds. Avoid the eater's regret after the many high-fat, high-calorie choices available at the buffet table and big sit down dinners that we often over indulged.
Food is an essential part of many holiday celebrations. No one wants to be on a strict diet over the holidays and everyone wants to enjoy the bounty of traditional favorite foods. Although we may not all gain weight during the holidays, it is undeniable that we tend to eat and consume carbonated drinks more and exercise less. With the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping, parties, and festive traditions, healthy eating and exercise are usually the first thing to be left behind.
Read more: Weight Maintain, Don't Gain: Prevent Obesity over the Holidays
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Cebu City – Fueled by the success of the implementation of their 2016 Workplan, the Federation of Barangay Nutrition Scholars Association 7 Inc. (FeBaNuSA 7, Inc.) through its new set of officers were driven as they crafted their 2017 activities. The planning session was done during its 4th Quarter meeting held on 01-02 December 2016 at the Palm Grass Hotel, Cebu City.
Presided by its new president Ms. Evangeline M. Villarta of Toledo City, the meeting was attended by 18 of 20 BNS Association Presidents from the Provinces of Cebu, Bohol, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor as well as the cities of Bayawan, Bais, Bogo, Canlaon, Carcar, Cebu, Danao, Dumaguete, Guihulngan, Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue, Naga, Tagbilaran, Talisay, and Toledo.
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Dumaguete City – The month of December to January provides ample opportunity to indulge in great food with the many celebrations from Christmas to New Year to Sinulog. However, with all the tasty treats it’s not unusual to experience concerns of over eating or slipping into unhealthy habits. To avoid temptations and maintain a healthy lifestyle during the holidays, keep a few things in mind.
First, always bear in mind that eating too much or too little is not good for your health. Keeping a balance diet will help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight. To avoid temptations especially during parties, do not show up with an empty stomach so you won’t end up overeating. Make a smart food choice like choosing only what you really want to eat.
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Cebu City – To prepare for the region’s roadmap for 2017-2022, the Regional Nutrition Committee (RNC) through its Technical Working Group (TWG) met on 06-07 December 2016 at Board Room A, Club Ultima, Cebu City to formulate their Regional Nutrition Action Plan for the next five years.
Anchored on the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) 2017-2022, the regional plan shall focus on stunting and overnutrition, twin challenges that the region is facing at the moment. PPAN is the country’s framework for improving the nutritional status of all Filipinos. An integral component of the Philippine Development Plan, the PPAN is revised and updated every five years according to the current national nutrition situation and the priorities of present administration. The PPAN is the blueprint for an integrated programme of nutrition interventions, crafted under the leadership of the National Nutrition Council (NNC).
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Bohol Province – The Department of Education in Buenavista, Bohol implements a school-based feeding program (SBFP) for school year 2016-2017.
The said program is done to address the undernutrition and short term hunger among public school children, through the School Health Division-Bureau of Learner Support Services. The program primarily, aims to improve the nutritional status of the beneficiaries by at least 70% at the end of 120 feeding days. Secondarily, it aims to increase classroom attendance by 85% and improve the children’s health and nutritional values and behaviour.
Read more: Buenavista, Bohol conducts School-based Feeding Program
