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Bohol Province - According to the World Health Organization (WHO), malnutrition refers to deficiencies or excesses in nutrient intake, an imbalance of essential nutrients, or impaired nutrient utilization.
The double burden of malnutrition consists of both undernutrition and overnutrition, as well as diet-related noncommunicable diseases. Undernutrition manifests in three broad ways: wasting, stunting, underweight, and micronutrient deficiencies while overnutrition can be classified as overweight and obesity.
Read more: Five red flags signifying your child is malnourished
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Baclayon, Bohol - The Municipal Nutrition Committee (MNC) of Baclayon spearheaded by its Chair and Mayor A. Alvin Uy held a 3-year Barangay Nutrition Action Plan (BNAP) workshop on 27 December 2022 at the Baclayon Cultural Center of this town.
The workshop was attended by 19 participants composed of the barangay nutrition scholars, the barangay treasurers, and the barangay captains from 17 barangays of the municipality. The activity was funded by the municipal health office led by Mr. Justin Paul Roa and MNPC Paz Morales. DNPCs Kristine Vano and Giezel Dogoy of the Bohol PNC Secretariat facilitated the planning workshop.
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Cebu City – The immensity of the malnutrition problem in the country greatly needs involvement and participation of the key nutrition stakeholders and the people at the grassroots level. It is crucial that the local nutrition committees (LNCs) in the respective local government units are efficient in delivering effective nutrition services and better nutrition program management.
The Department of the Interior Local and Government (DILG) is responsible for assessing the functionality of the LNC thus the DILG together with the National Nutrition Council developed a LNC functionality tool. The tool in the form of a checklist aims to set a criterion for a functional LNCs, establish a system for monitoring and create a database that will serve as a basis for identifying and prioritizing areas for improvement.
Here is the list of indicators to assess LNC functionality:
Read more: Know the Barangay Nutrition Committee and how to make it functional – Part 2
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Carmen, Cebu - Ang pagpananom og utanon sa imong kaugalingon nataran makatabang sa paghatag kanimo og presko nga abot para sa imong lamesa, makatabang sa pagpalambo sa imong panglawas ug makab-ot nimo ang seguridad sa pagkaon. Labaw sa tanan, kini usa ka mabungahon nga paagi alang kanimo sa pagpahuway ug pag “unwind” gikan sa trabaho.
Ang pagka walay luna sa balay wala magpasabot nga dili na ka makapananom og utanon. Ang pagpananom og mga utanon sa imong panimalay makatabang dili lang sa imong pang lawas, makahatag sab kini kanimo ug sa imong pamilya og masustansya nga mga produkto sa utanon, makaayo sa imong pangisip tungod kay makapamenos kini sa stress ug kabalaka ilabi na karon nga nag mahal na ang mga palaliton. Ang sibuyas lang daan mo dagan sa Php 500-600 ang kilo karong panahona. Walay lami ang pagkaon kon walay lamas nga isagol. Sa kalisod sa panahon, mas maayo sugdan na ang pagpananom sa inyong nataran.
Ang tropikal nga klema sa Pilipinas haom alang sa pagpananom og lain-laing klase sa prutas ug utanon alang sa pagkaon o bisan sa komersyal nga paggamit. Ania ang nag-unang 5 nga mga utanon nga mahimo nimong itanom sa imong nataran:
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Cebu City - The continuation of the Tips on how to measure length or height of children: 0-23 Month children, this part will give the readers tips and steps in measuring the height of children over 23 months. These children are most likely to be measured while standing.
When using a height board in measuring a standing child, make sure that the set-up has been prepared and ready, place the board vertically against a wall or pillar on a flat, firm surface. The board can be made to stand at a 90° angle to the floor by using a leveling tool. If using a stadiometer, make sure the stadiometer is perfectly level or perpendicular to the floor by adjusting the spacer at the top of the device.
Read more: Tips on how to measure length or height of children: 24-59 Months children
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Cebu City – Increased toxins in our body happens as a result of things we consume, such as air, food, water and chemicals. Stress, anxiety, sadness, and other negative emotions we experience in our daily activities can also add up to our body toxins. Nowadays, when people talk of cleansing, they frequently refer to a temporary change in diet. While some people find it to be effective, there are other activities you may engage in to create a more holistic experience that will enhance balance, harmony, and overall well-being.
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