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Samboan, Cebu – Ascorbic acid, another name for vitamin C, is a water-soluble nutrient that can be found in some foods. All bodily tissues require it for growth, development, and repair. It has a role in a variety of bodily functions, including the production of collagen, iron absorption, immune system health, wound healing, and the preservation of cartilage, bones, and teeth. Experts agree that it is among the safest and most effective nutrients.
The benefits of vitamin C may include defense against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular illness, prenatal health issues, eye disease, and even skin aging. It is one of many antioxidants that can protect against free radical damage, as well as toxic chemicals and pollutants such as cigarette smoke. Free radicals can accumulate and contribute to the development of diseases like cancer, heart disease, and arthritis.
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Cebu City - The Human Resources for Health for Nutrition (HRH-N) of the Department of Health Central Visayas Center for Heath (DOH CV CHD) and National Nutrition Council Region VII conducted Nutrition Shepherding to four (4) selected local government units in Cebu province particularly Aloguinsan, Balamban, Catmon and Cordova on 09 December 2022.
The Nutrition Shepherding Project is a platform that involves guiding and mentoring local government units (LGUs) and a nutrition shepherding team to enhance their knowledge and skills in nutrition program management.
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Carmen, Cebu – Ang lungsod sa Carmen nga gipangulohan sa Rural Health Unit (RHU) mipahigayon og Buntis Congress aron makatabang sa mga mabdos nga inahan sa maong lungsod. Kini gihimo niadtong 8 Nobyembre 2022 sa Carmen Gym. Nobenta y singko (95) ka mga mabdos ang mitambong sa maong kalihokan.
Ang programa gisugdan sa pangbukas nga pag-ampo ug pag-awit sa nasodnong awit. Gisundan kini sa welcome message nga gihimo sa DMO Shiela Mae Y. Dagatan sa ngalan sa MHO. Sa iyang pakigpulong, gipasabot ni DMO Dagatan ang importansya sa First 1000 Days. Gihisgotan niya ang epekto sa Unang 1000 ka Adlaw ngadto sa bata sugod sa pagbuntis sa inahan hangtod mo dos-anyos ang bata. Mahimong mosangpot kini sa malnutrisyon kon dili ma atiman ang bata sa hustong paagi. Maong daghan og mga kalihokan ang lungsod aron mahatagan ug solusyon ang problema sa pagkapotot (stunting) sa komonidad.
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Cebu City – Ang Ginger o luy-a ang usa sa mga lamas nga kada adlaw natong gigamit aron malami ang atong pagkaon. Ang luy-a dili lamang makadugang sa kalamian sa pagkaon kon dili puno usab kini sa sustansya. Ang luy-a usa ka tropikal nga tanom nga orihinal nga mitubo sa Southeast Asia apan kaylap na nga makuha gikan sa mga grower sa tibuok kalibutan. Nagpabilin kini nga popular nga tambal sa balay alang sa nagsuka, gisakitan sa tiyan, ug uban pang mga sakit sa lawas.
Ang mga tawo kasagarang mogamit og presko o gibuwad nga luy-a sa pagluto, isip herbal tea, ug ang uban mokuha og ginger supplements alang sa mga benepisyo niini sa panglawas.
Naay daghan benepisyo nga makuha sa pagkaon o gluy-a o pag inom og ginger extact sama sa mga sumusunod:
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Cebu City – It is common knowledge that breastfeeding has advantages for both the economy and public health. In addition to providing nutrients, breastmilk is also a painless vaccine from the mother and a form of medicine that protects the newborn. It gives the human brain its building blocks, and many studies noted the effects of breastfeeding on intelligence and upward social mobility.
However, based on a recent survey conducted by aliveandthrive.org, only one out of every three Filipino children is breastfed. One of the most frequent reasons for stopping breastfeeding is that mothers need to return to work. It might be challenging for working mothers who are nursing to express milk and adhere to company standards at the same time. They require breastfeeding spaces and ample time to express themselves at work.
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Siquijor, Siquijor - “Family that eats together, stays together”, a widely known saying especially practiced by the Filipino families. As traditional as it may seem, Filipinos stay true to this unique culture, even if trends worldwide are changing. All members of a Filipino family are looking forward to coming home every mealtime to share and eat a sumptuous dinner together and have fellowship with each other. With this, Filipino family members form a solid and stronger tie with each other.
This kind of tradition: eating together the same kind and quality of food; practicing the same lifestyle, can greatly influence every family member’s health and nutrition. There’s a higher chance that all family members will develop the same good eating habits that prevents them from lifestyle diseases. Conversely, if unhealthy, they will be getting the same illnesses if they are all together practicing detrimental lifestyle and eating an unhealthy diet.
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