Baroy Municipal Nutrition Office

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leads the way in breastfeeding support!

Thanks to the "Ley Amor Convertido en Alimento" (Love Turned into Food Law) and partnership with UNICEF, the European Commission, FIAP the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement and many others, El Salvador has achieved remarkable progress in childhood nutrition:

✨ 67.44% exclusive rate - surpassing the global 2025 target
🍼 400 lactation rooms implemented in workplaces and public spaces
👩‍⚕️Over 1,000 breastfeeding counsellors trained

69,000 babies have been born under this respectful care model proving that when we invest in breastfeeding support, we invest in healthier futures for our children.

This is what happens when governments, communities, and organisations work together!

Learn more: https://scalingupnutrition.org/progress/sun-stories-of-success/lac/el-salvador/

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Natural antimicrobials are generally from animals, microorganisms, and plants. Some examples of natural antimicrobials from animal sources (e.g. milk, eggs, and crustaceans) are lysozyme, lactoferrin, lactoperoxidase, chitosan, megainin, pleurocidin, curvacin A, spheniscin and free fatty acids .

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Breastfeeding is beneficial for both mom and baby. Babies get the best nourishment through breast milk. Breastfed babies have a lower risk of asthma, obesity, and type 1 diabetes. And for moms, some cancers, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure are less common among women who breastfeed.

Eat dark green leafy vegetables for increased breast milk supply. Eat fruits rich in vitamin C for better iron-absorption.

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“Research suggests that the fat in egg yolks helps absorb phytonutrients from the veggies. Specifically carotenoids, the color-giving component in red, green, and orange vegetables, including tomatoes, spinach, kale, and carrots.”

Source: allrecipes.com

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We all snack. You can, even if you're on a low-carb diet. Get ideas about smart snacks that are low in carbs! https://wb.md/3UkJqfV

10/08/2025

𝗟𝗚𝗨 𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

📰 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗠𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶-𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮
📍 Tubod, Lanao del Norte

𝗟𝗚𝗨 𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
by Alzenjoan J. Icalina – NDDP

Celebrating Nutrition Through Community: Tubod’s Activity Empowers 24 Barangays

The Rural Health Unit of Tubod, Lanao del Norte successfully concluded the municipality’s celebration of Nutrition Month 2025 with a one-day culmination activity held on July 30, 2025 at the Tubod Cultural Gymnasium.

The event was attended by participants from all 24 barangays, showing strong support for the campaign to promote proper nutrition and healthy practices in the community.

The program officially opened with a prayer, followed by a welcome message from Dr. Maria Filipina C. Camins, Municipal Health Officer. Contest guidelines and mechanics were presented before the start of the three major activities: the Cooking and Table Setting Contest, Poster Making Contest, and the Little Miss Nutrition Pageant.

Municipal Mayor Hon. Dionisio Y. Cabahug, Jr. was present during the program and expressed his full support to the RHU’s efforts in promoting health and nutrition in Tubod.

This year’s guest speaker, Dr. Jovette S. Guinal, Development Management Officer V from PDOHO-LDN, shared an encouraging message about the importance of nutrition in preventing malnutrition and promoting healthier families.

The competitions highlighted the creativity and commitment of barangay participants. Barangay representatives prepared healthy dishes using local ingredients, created posters with nutrition themes, and showcased young girls during the Little Miss Nutrition pageant in costume, talent, and Q&A segments.

Judges for the contests came from various partner agencies and sectors:
• Cooking and Table Setting: PHO/PNAO Dr. Cristie Joy A. Indoc, Ms. Luvi Joi O. Pepino, and Ms. Bibian Lopez
• Little Miss Nutrition: Ms. Irish Angela Rondrique, Dr. Myra Omar, and Ms. Crizlyn Catigbe

The RHU expressed its appreciation to the Punong Barangays, Barangay Councils, Kagawads on Health, Barangay Nutrition Scholars, and Barangay Health Workers for their involvement in ensuring the success of the activity. Their active participation reflects the municipality’s united commitment to improving the nutritional status of every Tubodnon.

The culmination activity served as a celebration of community effort and a reminder of the important role of nutrition in every household. The RHU hopes to sustain the momentum through continuous programs and partnerships with barangays.

09/08/2025

𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗸𝗼

📰 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗠𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶-𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮
📍Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon

𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗸𝗼
by Stephanie A. Pepito, RND

The Municipal Nutrition Office (MNO), in partnership with the Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) and Municipal Health Office (MHO), successfully conducted the Nutrition Caravan 2025 at the Barangay Covered Court in Barangay Maluko, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon last 15 July 2025. The event was initiated under the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Manolo Fortich and was attended by nearly 80 residents, particularly those belonging to the most nutritionally vulnerable groups, including infants, young children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers.

The activity began with a short program attended by barangay officials and the rest of the council. Hon. Ramir Linohon, the Punong Barangay of Maluko, was present, and Hon. Rosemarie Chan, Barangay Kagawad for Health, welcomed participants with an opening remarks.

Municipal Nutrition Action Officer (MNAO) Rikkie Mae B. Lucero provided an overview of the Nutrition Caravan, highlighting its goals and importance to the community. The program concluded with closing remarks from Hon. Presciousa Guilermo, who emphasized the purpose of the activity and the LGU’s ongoing commitment to improving community health and nutrition.

Following the program, participants visited seven (7) stations designed to address different health and nutrition needs. At Station 1, the Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNSs) and Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) conducted registration and nutrition assessments. Station 2 offered one-on-one nutrition counseling with MNAO Lucero and Nutrition Officer (NO) I Stephanie A. Pepito. At Station 3, NO II Alyanna Faith R. Caballero led a food demonstration and distributed Ready-to-Use Supplementary Food (RUSF). Station 4 provided free medical consultations conducted by Dr. Nur Mahmood A. Muti, M.D., with the assistance of Rural Health Pharmacist (RHP) Carmelita Amistoso, Nurse Karen Duroy, and Nurse Aaron Igcalinos. Meanwhile, Station 5 offered agricultural support, including a seed distribution and a short lecture from Barangay Agriculture Technician Managing Agricultural Networks (BATMAN) Cary Jones Bartoces. Station 6 featured fun and educational Nutrition Games facilitated by Nutrition staff Zax Fel Palacio, and Station 7 wrapped up the event with a feeding program managed by MNO staff Kit Joseph Laurel Cabrera, Mary Lou Binayao, and Excel Aclag.

According to the Operation Timbang (OPT) Plus 2025 results, Barangay Maluko currently has the highest number of stunting cases (height-for-age) among all 22 barangays in the municipality. In response, the MNO launched the Nutrition Caravan 2025 to raise awareness about malnutrition, promote healthy eating habits, and encourage the consumption of balanced, nutritious meals. The event also aimed to make health and nutrition services more accessible to the residents of Barangay Maluko, reflecting the LGU’s broader efforts to combat malnutrition and foster a healthier community.

Manolo Fortich Municipal Nutrition Office

09/08/2025

𝗜𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗡𝗔𝗣 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟴

📰 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗠𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶-𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮
📍Iligan City

𝗜𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗡𝗔𝗣 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟴
by CNPC Krisha Mae R. Castillon

The City Health Nutrition Office successfully conducted a two-day Barangay Nutrition Action Plan (BNAP) 2026–2028 Formulation Workshop on July 16-17, 2025, at the Conference Room of Gregorio T. Lluch Memorial Hospital in Iligan City. The activity was carried out with technical assistance by Nutrition Officer II Patrick John D. Gonzales, who represented the National Nutrition Council (NNC) Region X and served as one of the facilitators and resource persons during the workshop.

A total of eleven (11) barangays from Iligan City participated in the training. Key local officials and nutrition stakeholders, including Punong Barangays, Secretaries, SK Officials, Treasurers, and Barangay Kagawads in charge of Health and Nutrition, took part in the workshop, along with Community Health Volunteers such as Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) and Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS).

Dr. Glenn L. Manarpaac, the City Nutrition Action Officer (CNAO) and Acting City Health Officer (CHO), officially opened the workshop with a message of appreciation for the continued support of barangay officials toward the development of their respective BNAPs. He also encouraged all Barangay Nutrition Committee (BNC) members to remain actively involved in every stage of nutrition program implementation.

Ms. Krisha Mae Castillon, City Nutrition Program Coordinator (CNPC), presented the significance of investing in nutrition at the barangay level and discussed the principles of nutrition program management. This was followed by a presentation from Dr. Hanna Paula Jinayon, Nutrition Program Medical Coordinator, who outlined the steps in formulating the BNAP. Her discussion focused on conducting a nutrition situation analysis, creating a problem tree, and identifying appropriate programs, projects, and activities (PPAs) to be included in the work plan.

Mr. Gonzales emphasized the availability and integration of nutrition funding from various sources and not limited to the dedicated nutrition budget but also through other mechanisms such as the Gender and Development (GAD) fund, the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC), and others. He underscored the importance of regularly reviewing and updating the BNAP to ensure timely and well-funded implementation of nutrition PPAs. Monitoring and evaluation, he stressed, should guide adjustments in objectives, budgets, and targets, and inform whether PPAs should continue, be modified, or be terminated.

The workshop sessions included guided formulation activities, where participants worked on the critical components of the BNAP. Before the activity, a "shopping list" of potential PPAs was provided to the barangays, helping them select appropriate interventions aligned with their identified nutrition problems and consistent with the strategic pillars of the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) 2023–2028.

On the final day, Barangay Saray presented its draft BNAP. Facilitators gave constructive feedback to refine the plan further. Selected participants shared their insights and learnings, noting that the training enhanced their capacity to identify relevant PPAs and articulate the key components of the BNAP.

With support from the Barangay Nutrition Committee and the Barangay Development Council, the finalized BNAP will be integrated into the Barangay Development Plan (BDP) and subsequently reflected in the Annual Investment Program (AIP).

Iligan City Nutrition Committee

09/08/2025

Eggs are nutrient dense. That means they have more nutrients -- vitamins, minerals, amino acids -- per calorie than most other foods! https://wb.md/4k5W6l7

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Grapes aren’t just a handy snack to pack in your lunch. They’re both delicious and nutritious. Here's a look at the nutritional value of your healthy snack: https://wb.md/3Hip83M