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Mabinay, Negros Oriental – The National Nutrition Council Region VII thru DMO II Kristal Katrina Bacay randomly monitored the program implementation of the Tutok Kainan Supplementation Program (TKSP) in Negros Oriental. She visited Barangay Abis, Mabinay on 2 March 2023. Central Visayas simultaneously launched the TKSP Phases 3 and 4 on 16 February 2023.
DMO II Bacay, accompanied by CNPC Florafe B. Baena of Mabinay and ND II Raya Faith A. Luce of DOH CV CHD/NNC 7 met with RHM Melca Sablaon and BNS Rhea S. Mansera, who oversee the TKSP implementation in Barangay Abis, Mabinay. With thirty-five (35) 6-23 months of children beneficiaries, the barangay opted for purok-based cluster feeding, to provide supplemental feeding nearest to the beneficiaries’ households.
Part of the monitoring is to check if the following have been accomplished by the TKSP implementers in the barangay:
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Cebu City - Deciding to make a change in your life is never easy. Breaking old habits and creating healthy ones can be challenging and even discouraging at times. However, it’s not impossible. Here are the different ways you can do to a healthier and happier life.
- Measure and watch your weight. Keeping track of your body weight on a daily or weekly basis will help you see what you’re losing and/or what you’re gaining.
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Cebu City – The National Nutrition Council Region VII caps the second month of the year with the conduct of the 2023 Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation (MELLPI) Pro orientation on 28 February 2023, via zoom conference call.
The orientation which was attended by 29 members of the regional nutrition evaluation team (RNET) and alternate representatives from 16 RNC member agencies is part of the preparatory activities of the region prior to the actual conduct of the MELLPI Pro in March this year.
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Cebu City – The National Nutrition Council VII welcomed the 10 new Human Resources for Health for Nutrition (HRH-N) for the calendar year 2023. During the 3rd monthly meeting of the HRH-N, the newly hired Nutritionist – Dietitians (NDs) were introduced to the other earlier deployed NDs in the different provinces of the region.
The Department of Health (DOH) under the National Health Workforce Support System (NHWSS) deploys the NDs to help local government units in catalyzing and scaling up their local nutrition programs. This newly hired nutrition squad will be detailed to the different priority municipalities in the region within this month.
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Cebu City - Walking is one of the most popular forms of exercise all over the world. It does not require any expensive equipment or special skills, and it offers numerous health benefits. Walking is a relatively easy way to stay active, whether you choose an outdoor path in nature, a busy route on city sidewalks, a treadmill workout, or a few rounds around your work building.
Walking is a type of cardiovascular physical activity that raises the heart rate. This improves blood flow and may strengthen the beating of the heart. Walking stimulates the increase in energy levels by releasing endorphins and delivering oxygen throughout the body.
The National Nutrition Council defines physical activity as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that require energy expenditure. Moreover, walking according to the Physical Activity Guidelines of Center Disease Control is a moderate-intensity aerobic activity that is recommended to be done at least 60 minutes every day.
Here are the benefits of walking:
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Tagbilaran City, Bohol - Menopause is a natural stage in a woman's life when her menstrual cycle ends. Certain foods may help relieve some menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, insomnia, and low bone density. Here is a list of these foods:
Milk – In a study of nearly 750 postmenopausal women, those who consumed more dairy and animal protein had higher bone density than those who consumed less. Calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and vitamins D and K are all essential for bone health.
