National Nutrition Council CAR

02/10/2025

𝙄𝙩’𝙨 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮—𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙣?

The Four Pics, One Word Edition continues!
Look at the pictures, unscramble the word, and test how sharp your nutrition knowledge is.

👉 How to join:
1️⃣ Decode the scrambled word.
2️⃣ Comment your answer + share one healthy dish you enjoyed this week.
3️⃣ And don't forget to L-F-S (Like, follow, and share) our page.

🎁 Winners will receive a ₱100 load prize—so don’t miss out! Malay mo, ikaw na ang susunod na maswerteng winner this week! 💚

30/09/2025

Happy Birthday, Ma'am Candice! 🎉

Today we celebrate you and the meaningful efforts you give in serving others with dedication and heart. Your commitment and positivity inspire those around you, and we truly appreciate the difference you make.

May your birthday be filled with happiness, love, and blessings that continue to guide you in all your endeavors. Wishing you more fruitful years ahead!

𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘕𝘕𝘊-𝘊𝘈𝘙 𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 💚

29/09/2025

“𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙨, 𝙉𝙪𝙩𝙧𝙞-𝙌𝙪𝙞𝙯 𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨! 🎉 Knowledge is power, and today, you owned it. Sino kaya ang susunod na magwawagi?”
Congratulations to our weekly winners of our Nutri-Quiz!
1. Angeli Germino Araneta
2. Benjovin Alejo Bongato
3. Venus Acocos
Please message us to claim your Php 100 worth of load prize.
“Join the fun, mga ka-Nutrisyon! Keep answering and sharing our Nutri-Quizzes—your name might be the next one we announce as a winner!”

28/09/2025

The Cordillera Administrative Region has made significant steps in nurturing its youngest population as revealed in the 2023 National Nutrition Survey (NNS) on the Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices.

Senior Science Research Specialist Josie Platon- Desnacido said theCordillera region leads the way in setting a commendable standard in IYCF practices, surpassing national averages in key breastfeeding indicators.

The findings related to breastfeeding practices include early initiation of breastfeeding within one hour after birth, exclusive breastfeeding from birth up to five months, and continued breastfeeding up to one and two years.

Full story: https://pia.gov.ph/news/cordillera-shows-improving-trends-in-infant-and-young-child-feeding-practices-survey-shows/

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The Cordillera Administrative Region has made significant steps in nurturing its youngest population as revealed in the 2023 National Nutrition Survey (NNS) on the Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices.

Senior Science Research Specialist Josie Platon- Desnacido said theCordillera region leads the way in setting a commendable standard in IYCF practices, surpassing national averages in key breastfeeding indicators.

The findings related to breastfeeding practices include early initiation of breastfeeding within one hour after birth, exclusive breastfeeding from birth up to five months, and continued breastfeeding up to one and two years.

Full story: https://pia.gov.ph/news/cordillera-shows-improving-trends-in-infant-and-young-child-feeding-practices-survey-shows/

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27/09/2025

𝙊𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙜𝙤𝙩 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜!
The is back with a fresh twist—𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙋𝙞𝙘𝙨, 𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙙 𝙀𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣!

With set of pictures and scrambled letters, your challenge is simple: unscramble the word and find the nutrition concept behind it. It’s fun, it’s tricky, and it’s a great way to test your wits while learning more about food and nutrition.

👉 Here’s how to join:
1️⃣ Guess the answer by unscrambling the letters.
2️⃣ Comment your answer + share one healthy dish you enjoyed this week (snack, lunch, or dinner!).
3️⃣ Follow the quiz guidelines for your entry to be valid. Don’t forget to follow and share this post!
🎁 Winners will receive a ₱100 load prize—so don’t miss out! Malay mo, ikaw na ang susunod na maswerteng winner this week! 💚

26/09/2025

Sa panahon ng sakuna, bukod sa kaligtasan, kailangan ding mapangalagaan ang kalusugan at nutrisyon ng lahat, lalo na ng mga batang 0-59 months old, buntis, at nagpapasusong ina.
Ipinapatupad sa mga evacuation center ang Minimum Service Package (MSP) para sa Nutrition in Emergencies. Ito ay naglalayon na:
• Tugunan ang nutrisyon ng lahat, lalo na ang vulnerable groups
• Magbigay ng kumpletong serbisyo: assessment → intervention → monitoring
• Ipatupad ang apat (4) na intervention: IYCF, micronutrient supplementation, dietary supplementation, management of acute malnutrition
• Gabay para sa lahat ng Nutrition Clusters (national, regional, lokal)
• Magtakda ng pamantayan at magbigay ng technical assistance

Sama-sama nating tiyakin na ligtas, malusog, at handa ang bawat pamilya sa panahon ng sakuna.

25/09/2025

25/09/2025

𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲—𝐥𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐨 ‘𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬. 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐳 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞! 🌮

Almost-Friday Energy Vibe na ba? Challenge with something fresh and fun: the Analogy Edition! 🧩

Here’s how to join:
✅ Guess and select the missing item from the given choices.
✅ Comment your answer + share one healthy dish you enjoyed this week (snack, lunch, or dinner!).
✅ Make sure to follow the quiz guidelines for your entry to be valid. and Don't forget to follow and share!
Winners will receive ₱100 load prize, so don’t miss out! Malay mo, ikaw na ang susunod na maswerteng winner this week!

23/09/2025

The Lupang Ilocos Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) Federation successfully held its 15th Congress on September 19, 2025, at Supreme Hotel, Baguio City.

Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Bella Basalong graced the event and delivered a talk on “BNS: Championing Food and Nutrition Security!” She highlighted the indispensable role of BNSs as frontliners in advancing nutrition programs and ensuring food security in communities.

Also present were Congressman Mauricio Domogan, OIC-RNPC of NNC Region I Mr. Kendall Gatan, and RNPC of NNC MIMAROPA Ms. Eileen Blanco. One of the key discussions was the revisiting of Presidential Decree 1569, with strong support expressed by Congressman Domogan.

Congratulations to Lupang Ilocos BNS Federation and NNC Region 1 led by OIC RNPC Gatan.

23/09/2025

RNPC Bella Basalong Calls for Stronger Collaboration to Address Malnutrition in CAR

Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator (RNPC) Bella Basalong emphasized the importance of stronger multi-sectoral collaboration in addressing malnutrition during the FNRI-DOST Regional Dissemination: “Halfway Point to 2023 – Key Findings of the 2023 National Nutrition Survey” held on September 18, 2025, at the 456 Hotel, Baguio City.

In her message, RNPC Basalong expressed gratitude for the improvements in the nutritional status of Cordillerans, particularly the reduction of stunting among children under five. However, she also raised concern over the alarming rise of overweight and obesity across all age groups, noting that these conditions contribute to the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer—ailments now being observed even among children.

She thanked FNRI-DOST for bringing together key stakeholders and providing vital data that will guide evidence-based, multi-sectoral actions to address both undernutrition and overnutrition in the region.

The event also featured workshops for policy discussions and was attended by representatives from local government units, national government agencies, non-government organizations, and the media.

23/09/2025

"𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀! 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘇 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲—𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝘁?" 🥕
Level up the challenge with something fresh and fun: the Analogy Edition! 🧩

Here’s how to join:
✅ Guess and select the missing item from the given choices.
✅ Comment your answer + share one healthy dish you enjoyed this week (snack, lunch, or dinner!
✅ Make sure to follow the quiz guidelines for your entry to be valid.
Winners will receive ₱100 load prize, so don’t miss out! Malay mo, ikaw na ang susunod na maswerteng winner this week!

22/09/2025

𝟏𝟗 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 l 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐁𝐍𝐒 𝐅𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

The National Nutrition Council-CAR successfully conducted the Cordillera Barangay Nutrition Scholars (CordiBNS) Federation Meeting in partnership with the CordiBNS Federation Officers on September 19, 2025 at Prince Plaza Hotel, Baguio City.

The meeting aimed to review accomplishments, address organizational and financial concerns, and plan for future activities to further strengthen the role of Barangay Nutrition Scholars in advancing nutrition programs across the Cordillera.

Key highlights included:
✅ Updates from NNC-CAR on PPAN Four Pillars, MELLPI Pro, eOPT tools v.2, and BNS Travelling Allowance
✅ Presentation of provincial and 2025 BNS accomplishments, including the 7th BNS Congress and partnerships with regional organizations
✅ Treasurer’s update on the SAF project and discussion of finances and membership guidelines
✅ Planning workshop for 2026 activities to sustain and scale up local nutrition initiatives

👏 We commend the dedication of our CordiBNS officers, NNC-CAR, and partners who continue to work hand-in-hand for healthier and more nourished communities across the Cordillera.