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Anda Bohol – The Municipal Nutrition Committee of Anda Bohol started their 2023 Operation Timbang Plus (OPT Plus) in all the barangays of the municipality on 25 January 2023. The activity was initiated by their Municipal Nutrition Action Officer (MNAO) Joden Deloso, and ably assisted by the Municipal Nutrition Program Coordinator (MNPC) Nicel Olandria, and Municipal BNS Association President Vivana Olalo. They mobilized different OPT Plus Teams composed of the BNSs, BHWs and BNC members and supervised by their respective RHM Ms Ma Liza Makino, Ms. Endalica Deligero, Ms. Ana Fe Bernido, Ms. Evelyn Inso, Ms. Gemma Peligrio, and Ms. Ronalyn Casimsiman.
According to the National Nutrition Council, Operation Timbang (OPT) Plus is an information system at the barangay level that provides data on food insecurity, by tracking the prevalence of malnutrition among vulnerable young children in the community. OPT Plus helps to identify children who are underweight, wasted and stunted, or obese; and to locate families with malnourished children. OPT Plus is designed to gather evidences for nutritional assessment and local nutrition program design, management, and evaluation. Children aged 0 to 59 months are the OPT Plus’ target population.
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Guihulngan City – In Central Visayas, the Tutok Kainan Supplementation Program (TKSP) launched on 16 February 2023, have gathered children beneficiaries who are accompanied their parents onsite. Seeing fathers in this type of activities are a rare scenario, but it was indeed heartwarming to witness.
A father is described as a man in relation to his biological or raised child. Often, father’s child-rearing behavior is frequently connoted as cumbersome and inadequate. This should not be the case since studies have established that children with a healthy relationship with a father figure, often grow up with higher self confidence and better relationships. Like mothers, fathers should have an active role in the family, and not just bringing funds or food in the table.
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Bacong, Negros Oriental - There’s no denying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But what should you eat for breakfast to get off to a good start? Cereal! Eating cereal for breakfast can be incredibly beneficial to your overall health and wellness. Cereals are a type of grain that is harvested and used for food. They are typically ground into flour, which is then used to make bread, pasta, pastry, and other foods. Wheat, corn, oats, and rice are the most common types of cereal grains.
Cereals are an excellent source of carbohydrates and fiber. They also contain vitamins and minerals such as iron, B vitamins, and magnesium. It can also help you lose weight or maintain a healthy weight because they are low in calories and fat. Cereals can be eaten as part of a healthy diet and have been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.
There are also many different types of cereals available in the market, each with their own unique set of health benefits. Here is a look at some of the most popular cereals and their associated health benefits:
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Siquijor Province - With the initiative of the Provincial Nutrition Coordinator and ND III Pamela P. Dominguez together with Nutritionist Dietitian II Karen F. Abe of DOH CV CHD/NNC 7, and nutrition point persons in assigned LGUs performed weighing scale calibration earlier in January of 2023. The activity was done in all six (6) municipalities in the Province of Siquijor namely Enrique Villanueva, Larena, Lazi, Maria, San Juan and Siquijor. The calibration is essential to ensure accurate weighing results during the first quarter growth monitoring of children 0-59 months termed Operation Timbang Plus (OPT Plus).
According to ND III Dominguez, “it is negligent to weigh the children with non- calibrated weighing scales since the accuracy of scales becomes less reliable for the longer period. It is necessary (to do this) earlier in January of 2023 (so) we can prescribe calibration and verification of all weighing scales used in 134 barangays of the LGUs in the Province of Siquijor in preparation for 2023 OPT Plus”. ND III Dominguez also emphasized the importance of the need to properly maintain the weighing scales and height boards and the significance of regular calibration of these tools to ensure reliability, accuracy, and integrity of OPT Plus data.
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Bindoy, Negros Oriental – The Association of Barangay Captains of this municipality expressed their support to the implementation of the barangay nutrition program. The commitment was expressed through the ABC President Hon. Joel L. Verenio during the advocacy talk done by ND II Raya Faith A. Luce of DOH CV CHD/NNC 7. Twenty-two Punong Barangays attended the advocacy talk held on 8 February 2023 at the DILG Office, Bindoy, Negros Oriental.
Local government units (LGUs) are essential to putting the Phil. Plan of Action for Nutrition into motion nationwide through formulation and execution of their municipal and barangay nutrition action plans (M/BNAPs). The Barangay Nutrition Committee (BNC) crafts and implements the BNAP. The Punong Barangay takes the lead in the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of nutrition and related programs in the barangay.
Read more: Bindoy ABC commits to support the nutrition program
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Cebu City - Cigarette smoking causes many health risks and complications, especially to our hearts. In terms of heart health, smoking can lead to high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, arrhythmia, coronary heart disease, stroke, and heart attack.
Nicotine is the main active agent in cigarette smoke, other chemicals, and compounds such as tar and carbon monoxide are also harmful to your heart in many ways. These chemicals lead to the buildup of fatty plaque in the arteries by injuring the vessel walls. They affect cholesterol levels and amounts of fibrinogen, which is a blood-clotting material. This increases the risk of a blood clot that can lead to a heart attack or stroke.
