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TACLOBAN CITY (Jack C. Gadaingan, Nation Builder) -- Iodine deficiency remains the single greatest cause of preventable brain damage and mental retardation. Insufficient intakes of iodine during pregnancy and early childhood result in impaired mental development of young children. So that iodization of table salt is mandated by law as it is one of the best and least expensive methods of preventing micronutrient malnutrition in the country, particularly Iodine Deficiency Disorder (IDD).
Felecita R. Borata, Department of Health Region VIII (DOH-8) Regional Nutrition Program Manager, revealed this during the “Asin Summit” conducted on July 26, 2019 at the Department of Education (DepEd) Leyte Division Gymnasium, Palo, Leyte.
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Tacloban City (Leo Christian V. Lauzon) – As we launched our Sustainable Nutrition Program of JCI Candahug Liberation which coincides with the month-long celebration of Nutrition Month last July 14, 2019 in Tacloban City, I am reminded of the gains that we have in ensuring the first 1,000 days of babies in the Philippines. However, the challenge is not to stop from the first 1,000 days of a baby. It should follow with developing a healthy eating habit of our children which does not necessitate of spending a considerable amount of money to buy healthy and nutritious food. Growing and cultivating food in our own backyard is an option we could always choose.
Read more: Sustainable Nutrition Program Launches in Tacloban City
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TACLOBAN CITY (Jack Gadaingan, Nation Builder) – Around 200 nutrition stakeholders in Eastern Visayas literally walk-the-talk as directed by the 45th Nutrition Month theme, “Kumain nang Wasto at Maging Aktibo…Push Natin ‘to!” by braving a slight drizzle to embark on an early morning Walkathon of approximately five kilometers in order to revel the regional launching of this year’s Nutrition Month on July 5, 2019 at the Leyte Capitol Grounds, here.
This rain and sweat drenching warm up was followed by another 30-minute session of Zumba prior to the unfolding of the more cerebral slanted activities.
Dr. Catalino P. Dotollo Jr., Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator (RNPC) of National Nutrition Council Region VIII (NNC-8), in his opening message, said this year’s Nutrition Month theme focuses on two viable: Kumain ng wasto--which is healthy diet, and Maging Aktibo—that is encouraging increased physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior. Push Natin ‘to! because we would want to pursue this activity beyond July and even 2019, he said.
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TACLOBAN CITY - 51 years old Rosita Sanches Acsibar of Brgy. Pansaan, Maasin City in Southern Leyte is one of the six contenders for the 2018 Search for the National Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholars (NOBNS) whose12 years of community nutrition services have elevated the nutrition of the community.
BNS Acsibar was validated by the National Evaluation Team (NET) headed by Ms. Ellen Ruth F. Abella of the National Nutrition Council - Central Office and Ms. Azucena Banga from a private sector. The validation process utilizes enhanced version of the assessment tool - Monitoring and Evaluation on Local Level Plan Implementation (MELLPI) Pro for Barangay Nutrition Scholar. The 2-day evaluation was focused on documentation review, interview and practical exams or skills validation.
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TACLOBAN CITY (Sarwell Meniano, PNA) -- Concerned by rising cases of lifestyle diseases, the Department of Health (DOH) and National Nutrition Council (NNC) has emphasized the value of proper diet and more active physical activities for better health.
On Friday, hundreds of government officials and representatives from the private sector gathered at the Leyte provincial capitol grounds here to join the advocacy meant for all ages.
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TACLOBAN CITY – (Jack C. Gadaingan) A contingent of 13 practitioners of the quad-media from Ilocos Region (Region 1) visited Eastern Visayas for a technical rendezvous with National Nutrition Council Region VIII (NNC-8) media-group partner Harmonized Initiatives of Media for the Spread of Good Nutrition in Region 8 (HIMSoG-8) on July 15-17, 2019.
The media personalities are members of the Regional Organization of Nutrition Development Advocates of Region 1 (RONDA 1), the media-group partner of NNC-Ilocos Region. Like HIMSoG-8, RONDA 1 is also into the fight against hunger and malnutrition in Region 1, through the persuasive use of media power.
Read more: RONDA 1 media group visits Eastern Visayas, exchanges notes with counterpart HIMSoG-8
