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Cebu City - We know that staying active is one of the best ways to keep our bodies healthy. But did you know it can also improve your overall well-being and quality of life? Exercise is any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness. It is performed for various reasons, to aid growth and improve strength, develop muscles and the cardiovascular system, hone athletic skills, weight loss or maintenance, improve health, or simply for enjoyment. Many individuals choose to exercise outdoors where they can congregate in groups, socialize, and improve well-being as well as mental health.
In terms of health benefits, the amount of recommended exercise depends upon the goal, the type of exercise, and the age of the person. Even doing a small amount of exercise is healthier than doing none.
Here are some health benefits of regular exercise:
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Bohol Province – Nowadays, everything from bottled water to orange juice seems to have souped-up levels of vitamins and minerals in it. That may sound like a way to help cover your nutritional bases, especially if your diet is less than the recommended intake. But routinely getting an overload of vitamins and minerals can hurt you.
The vitamins are natural and essential nutrients, required in small quantities and play a major role in growth and development, repair and healing wounds, maintaining healthy bones and tissues, for the proper functioning of an immune system, and other biological functions. These essential organic compounds have diverse biochemical functions. Vitamins have been classified into two different groups, the fat soluble and water soluble.
Fat-soluble vitamin
Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the fat cells and as the name suggests, these vitamins require fat to be absorbed. Vitamin A, D, E and K are fat-soluble vitamins.
Read more: How much is too much with your vitamin intake? Part 1
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Cebu City - Senator Maria Imelda Josefa R. Marcos and A/Sec. and NNC Executive Director Dr. Azucena M. Dayanghirang will grace Central Visayas NAO Congress and 2022 Grand Nutrition Awards. The event will be held on 16 September at the Summit Galeria Hotel, Cebu City. A/Sec Dayanghirang will deliver a keynote address and Sen. Marcos will be the Guest of Honor.
The 17th congress with the theme “Kalig-ong Nutrisyon, tubag sa pagtukod og maayong bag-ong NAOrmal!” is organized by the Central Visayas Association of Nutrition Action Officers, Inc. (CeVANAO, Inc.) and will be co-hosted by the National Nutrition Council Region VII and the Central Visayas Regional Nutrition Committee.
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Ayungon, Negros Oriental - The Municipal Nutrition Committee (MNC) of Ayungon prepared its health and nutrition work force for the full implementation Philippine Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (PIMAM) as it conducted an orientation on 12 August 2022. The activity was spearheaded by the Rural Health Unit headed by MHO/MNAO Dr. Irving P. Dincong in coordination with the Negros Oriental Provincial Health Office. The speakers were Ms. Antonieta Delfino, Provincial Nutrition Program Coordinator and Ms. Lyneth Anne Amahit, Negros Oriental Information Management Officer of the National Nutrition Council Region VII.
The PMAM, specifically the Management of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) such as extreme wasting or stunting for children under 5 years of age, is one of the core lifesaving interventions to prevent deaths due to severe wasting.
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Negros Oriental Province - Nutrients from the mother's body are found in abundance in breast milk. A nursing mom needs a consistent supply of "ingredients" for this incredibly nourishing fluid, which must be provided by regular meals and snacks. Mom needs a proper number of macronutrients (protein, carbs, and fat) and micronutrients to produce milk and preserve its health (vitamins and minerals). But can vegans support breastfeeding?
A guide to breastfeeding while vegetarian or vegan is provided below.
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Negros Oriental – Pre-conception nutrition is essential to prepare a woman’s body for pregnancy. Healthy diet before conceiving can help you increase your fertility and can also help prevent complications that may arise during pregnancy. Pre-pregnancy weight also affects the baby’s birth weight. Thus, it is important to have a healthy body as you prepare to onboard your precious baby. But how can you nutritionally arm yourself before becoming a mother?
Here are some nutrition guides for you:
Read more: How to nutritionally arm yourself before becoming a mother
