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Bohol Province – In every country on earth, everyone should be able to live a long and lead a healthy life. However, the environments in which we live in can either improve or harm our health.
Our settings have a significant impact on our behavior, our exposure to health risks (such air pollution or violence), our capacity to access services (like health and social care), and the opportunities that come with aging. Older people are more likely to have chronic health conditions like diabetes, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's disease. They are also more likely to enter the hospital due to several infectious diseases, including pneumonia, which is the main cause of death for this age group.
Here are the health tips for seniors:
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Bohol Province – Zinc is an essential mineral that is naturally present in some foods and added to others. This mineral is important for pregnancy and has a part in many body processes. It is crucial for expectant mothers to comprehend how zinc and a balanced prenatal diet affect a healthy pregnancy. Zinc metabolism is involved in immune response, wound healing, cell division, and DNA synthesis. It is a crucial vitamin during pregnancy because zinc is involved in placenta development. So, what are the effects of zinc deficiency to the pregnant women?
Zinc deficiency can affect how the placenta develops and works, which could have detrimental effects on the pregnancy. Pregnant and lactating women are more likely to experience zinc shortage due to increasing zinc requirements during pregnancy and lactation.
Read more: The consequences of zinc deficiency in pregnant women
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Cebu City – In the first 1000 days of a child's life, proper nutrition will have a big impact on the child's health, productivity as an adult, and the community's development making the First 1000 Days the crucial window of time for a child's growth and development.
Before an infant is even conceived, nutrition is a vital part of preparing for pregnancy. Factors such as the weight compared with the height and what a woman eat can play an important role in your health during pregnancy and the health of the developing baby. Couples should work to improve their health and to do that, both should be promotive in nurturing a healthy pregnancy to reduce the risk of preterm birth, gestational diabetes, and other pregnancy-related issues. These are points to aim:
Improve mental well-being - A less stressful atmosphere increases the likelihood of a good pregnancy, childbirth, and parenthood. In addition to enhancing the entire pregnancy experience, mental wellness can improve birth outcomes, reduce the risk of pregnancy problems, and ease labor pains.
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Siquijor, Siquijor – Ms. Vanessa Stump of the municipality of Siquijor grabbed the “Buntis Queen” title during the Provincewide Search for Buntis Queen 200. The pageant was held on 16 December 2022 at Capital Square, Poblacion, Siquijor, Siquijor.
Besting all the other contestants, this half-Filipina and half-Swiss, has always been a pageant enthusiast even in her teenage days. Now, even as a mom, she wouldn’t have it any other way. She has participated in numerous pageant competitions around the province of Siquijor and has won several times. And, she has proved herself yet again in this recent beauty competition.
Read more: Siquijor contestant wins Provincial Buntis Queen 2022
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Cebu City, Cebu – The National Nutrition Council Region VII joins the Department of Science and Technology – Food and Nutrition Institute (DOST-FNRI) as they held a dissemination forum on the result of the 2021-2022 Expanded National Nutrition Survey (ENNS). The forum was held on 29 November 2022 at Golden Prince Hotel, Cebu City. The 2021-2022 ENNS covered a total of 37 local government units: one (1) Highly Urbanized City, and the provinces of Bohol and Negros Oriental in Central Visayas.
The ENNS is a population-based household survey conducted by the DOST-FNRI. The survey provides relevant data on the health and nutrition situation at the provincial/HUC level that may serve as the basis for planning local nutrition actions and other development programs and for crafting timely policy decisions. For the DOST-FNRI to generate results at the Provincial/Highly Urbanized City levels, they carried out a three-year restructured rolling survey design.
Read more: NNC 7 joins the 2021-2022 ENNS Dissemination Forum
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Cebu City - Weighing children 0-59 months old is a yearly activity done by the Operation Timbang Plus Team to assess the nutritional status of children and the community. The data are then collated to generate regional and national data. This article talks about the things to remember in weighing children and tips in ensuring a good quality data.
First is to prepare the child to be ready for the weigh-in. Tell the mother or caregiver why there is a need to get the child’s weight. Make sure to get their consent before proceeding. Mention how the child's growth and nutritional status will be evaluated or tell how the procedure of the activity is done. Ask the parent or caregiver to take off any bulky clothing of the child (e.g full diaper) to get an accurate weight reading. The child should only be weighed while wearing underwear, if possible.
Read more: Tips on how to weigh infants aged 0-59 months: Part 1
