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Dumaguete City – The Department of Health Central Visayas - Center for Health Development (DOH CV-CHD) conducted a Philippine Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (PIMAM) training on 13-15 September 2022 at the Dumaguete Royal Suite Inn. Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental. The training was attended by 28 participants mostly Municipal Health Officers, Public Health Nurses, Nutritionist-Dietitians, and Midwives from different participating local government units in the province.
PIMAM is one of the core lifesaving interventions that provide quality treatment and management of children with severe and moderate acute malnutrition within the broader range of interventions and approaches addressing all the forms of undernutrition. This evidence-based treatment involves and relies on a strong community component.
Read more: DOH CV-CHD conducts PIMAM training in Negros Oriental
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Cebu City - Wastes and excess fluid are removed from our body with the help of the kidneys. Additionally, our kidneys eliminate acid that is created by our body's cells and keep the levels of water, salts, and minerals in our blood—such as sodium, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium—in a healthy range. Our body's neurons, muscles, and other tissues might not function properly if this equilibrium is lost. Our kidneys also produce beneficial hormones, control blood pressure, make red blood cells, and keep our bones strong and healthy.
Living healthily with kidney illness requires maintaining a healthy diet and engaging in regular exercise. If your kidney condition worsens over time, your nutritional requirements might also vary. For instance, those with kidney disease in stages 2 or 3 will require a totally different diet than those with renal failure who are receiving dialysis. Your specific dietary requirements depend on your weight, overall health, renal disease stage, other medical conditions, medications, and other factors. Discuss what is best for you with a nutritionist-dietitian or your healthcare professional. Here are the top 5 tips to reduce salt in your diet.
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Cebu City – The third part of this series on things to remember in taking anthropometric measurements will talk about the ways to take care of the tools and equipment for anthropometric measurements and the tips for the actual recording of data.
To ensure functional and good quality anthropometric equipment, here are some tips to note:
Read more: Things to remember in taking anthropometric measurements: Part 3
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Carmen, Cebu – Holiday is just around the corner. Staying healthy is a must, especially this season. Without risking our health, we could partake in the sumptuous holiday feast. Preparing and eating large meals and desserts, mixing with holiday crowds, and spending time with friends and loved ones are just a few of the activities that make the holidays so enjoyable. Of course, the same factors that make the holidays so enjoyable can also harm your health.
Here are some tips on how to stay healthy this holiday season:
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San Juan, Siquijor – The San Juan municipality reorganized their Municipal Nutrition Committee with a new set of elected officials. Before the reorganization, they conducted a 2-day Nutrition Program Management training on 20-21 December 2022.
In the pipeline is the MNC’s plan to reconstitute the 15 Barangay Nutrition Committee and capacitate the members of both the MNC and BNC with an understanding of Nutrition Program Management.
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Cebu City – When you hear the phrases exercise, physical activity, nutrition, diet, and healthy eating, the first thing that may come to your mind is weight reduction. But there is much more to it than that. Beyond the simple advantage of weight loss, living an active lifestyle and eating well is vital for your entire quality of life. The truth is that a healthy body and mind depend on physical exercise and diet.
Your body needs physical activity and exercise. Numerous physical, psychological, and emotional benefits come from regular exercise. When you are continuously active, you will feel better, have more energy, and have a better attitude. Additionally, exercise can aid in weight loss or the maintenance of a healthy weight. Remember that physical activity does not need to be too demanding, even though we could use justifications like being too busy or exhausted.
Read more: Healthy diet plus physical activity equals improved health
