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Valencia, Negros Oriental – On the fateful day of 12th December 2019, coronavirus (SARS-Cov2) started a human acute respiratory syndrome pandemic that first appeared in Wuhan, China. According to the COVID-Case Tracker from Johns Hopkins University, there were 90,973,418 COVID-19 cases as of 28th July 2022 and 1,028,819 COVID-19 deaths worldwide.
The COVID-19 epidemic has had a significant negative influence on people's health, resulting in abrupt lifestyle changes, social exclusion, and domestic isolation, as well as social and economic repercussions. Not only do the medical and biological sciences need to be understood in order to maximize public health during this epidemic but also the human sciences pertaining to lifestyle, social and behavioral research, including dietary practices and way of life.
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Cebu City – The Association of Government Information Officers 7 (AGIO 7) during its monthly general assembly on 22 July 2022 discussed the 48th Nutrition Month (NM). DMO II/PNFP Siquijor Province Mr. Gab Flores shared the NM theme, the campaign objectives, and the key messages of the celebration.
He also challenged the media to perform their roles to help improve nutrition as we move forward to a better new normal including development of materials for information, education, and communication of nutrition messages to the public; promotion of good and healthy nutrition practices in commonly consumed media like film and television, as well as digital media; encouraging the public to participate in national and local health and nutrition programs; and stop calling for donations of milk formula contrary to the Milk Code.
Read more: AGIO 7 tackles Nutrition Month during their July meeting
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Dauin, Negros Oriental – The Municipal Nutrition Committee (MNC) of Dauin led by its Chair and Mayor Galicano A. Truita with Municipal Nutrition Action Officer, Dr. Melpha B. Yee conducted a series of activities to celebrate the 48th Nutrition Month.
A motorcade that served as its launching activity was held on 01 July 2022. The vehicles adorned with streamers carrying the theme “New normal na nutrisyon sama-samang gawan ng solusyon” roamed around the city and nearby barangays. This was participated in by MNC members and RHU staff. The convoy’s last stop was in the Municipal Hall where a short program followed. Mass delivery of the Nutrition Month Prayer and Pledge highlighted the opening program. All severely wasted and moderately wasted together with their significant others joined the launching activity where they were also provided with food ration, micronutrient powder and ready-to-use therapeutic food or RUTF. Nutritional status of these malnourished children will be monitored every two weeks.
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Cebu City - The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Regional Office VII celebrates the 48th Nutrition Month via online platform. The event was participated by Regional Director of the Jail Bureau - Jail Chief Superintendent Efren A. Nemeño, DPA, TLPE, Assistant Regional Director for Administration - Jail Senior Superintendent Renante B. Rubio, Assistant Regional Director for Operation - Jail Superintendent Nanding N. Bayle, BJMP personnel, jail wardens, and employees all over Central Visayas. The event was moderated by BJMP Regional Nutritionist-Dietitian JO1 Lorna Mae L. Agustin.
The meeting started with an invocation by JO2 Aquillio G. Ramos Jr., wherein he used the National Nutrition Council 48th Nutrition Month Prayer. Chief, Regional Welfare and Development Division - Jail Superintendent Asyncrito N. Encio then gave his welcome remarks. In his message he invited all jail wardens, employees, and staff to stay fit and healthy to continue to advocate in changing lives and building a safer nation.
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Cebu Province - Acute malnutrition is caused by abrupt decreases in food intake or diet quality and is frequently associated with pathological factors. A weight-for-height indicator between -3 and -2 z-scores (standard deviations) of the international standard, or a mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) between 11 cm and 12.5 cm, indicates moderate acute malnutrition (MAM), better known as wasting.
MAM management can be divided into two categories: prevention and treatment. Because wasting causes a loss of body mass relative to height, the conventional practice has been to supply the child with extra energy and nutrient-dense diets to stimulate weight gain.
Treatment options include:
Read more: How to manage children with Moderate Acute Malnutrition
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Cebu City - Drinking coffee has been part of the daily life of every Filipino. It was introduced first in Lipa, Batangas in 1740 by two Franciscan friars. Ever since then, Filipinos had loved drinking coffee. The majority of the population kicks off their day with a cup of coffee. It serves as their go to drink, as it helps them fuel their day and boost their energy. Some would normally drink coffee once a day and there are some individuals who exceed more than a cup daily.
The question is, is drinking coffee healthy? Coffee has an ingredient called caffeine. Normally a cup of coffee contains around 50 to 400 mg caffeine. A small home-brewed cup of coffee could provide 50 mg, while a 16-ounce (475ml) Starbucks grande pack has over 300 mg. According to the Food and Drug Administration, healthy individuals may drink 400mg a day equivalent to 4 to 5 cups of coffee, and beyond that may have negative side effects on the body.
