Tagbilaran City Primary Care Facility and Nutrition Office

07/08/2025

𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡 𝐯𝐬. 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭: 𝐈𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐭 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

MYTH: "Eliminate salt completely for good health."
FACT: Iodized salt is SAFE and ESSENTIAL! ✅

Iodine is important for proper growth, brain development, and prevention of goiter, especially for children and pregnant women. Using iodized salt in moderation as part of a healthy diet helps prevent iodine deficiency disorders.

Just remember: too much salt of any kind can be harmful, so use it wisely!

06/08/2025

📈 Higit walong libong kababaihan, naitalang may cervical cancer noong 2022. Nananatiling pangatlong nangungunang uri ng kanser ang cervical cancer sa mga kababaihan.

✅ Maaari itong maiwasan sa pamamagitan ng HPV vaccination. Kaya habang maaga, magpabakuna na.

🏥 Bumisita sa health center para sa schedule ng pagbabakuna.

Isang paalala ngayong National Adolescent Immunization Month.

06/08/2025

05/08/2025

05/08/2025

05/08/2025

Breast milk is tailored for your baby and changes throughout the day, with the seasons, as they grow, and to help them fight off illnesses.

Breastfeeding provides:
😴Signals that it’s time to sleep
💧Extra hydration when it’s hot
💪Specific antibodies when mum or baby is sick
🤱Adapted fat content and nutrients as they grow

01/08/2025

28/07/2025

Word of the Day: Glycemic Index

🩺 ND Word of the Day: Glycemic Index (GI)

🔍 What is Glycemic Index?
📈 A scale from 0–100 that shows how fast carbs raise your blood sugar.

High GI (70+) = Fast sugar spike
Medium GI (56–69) = Moderate effect
Low GI (≤55) = Slow, steady energy

🧠 Low GI = More stable blood sugar!

✅ Benefits of Low GI Foods
✔️ Blood sugar control
✔️ Longer satiety (busog!)
✔️ Weight-friendly
✔️ Diabetes prevention
✔️ More energy, less crash

🍽️ Low GI Food Picks
🍎 Apples
🥣 Oatmeal
🍠 Sweet potato
🥦 Veggies
🍚 Brown rice
🥜 Lentils & beans

📌 Tip of the Day
💡 Pair high GI food with fiber or protein to lower its effect on blood sugar!

27/07/2025

26/07/2025

The Tagbilaran City Government, through its Tagbilaran Primary Care Facility Nutrition Office, recently held a successful event to culminate the 51st Nutrition Month last Friday, July 25, 2025 at City Hall Atrium, Tagbilaran City, Bohol. The celebration centered on the theme, "FOOD and NUTRITION SECURITY MAGING PRIORITY; SAPAT NA NUTRITION KARAPATAN NATIN," which highlights the right to adequate nutrition.

Mr. Robin Culpa the “master of ceremony” gracefully led the culmination program. The event kicked off with a warm welcome from City Mayor Hon. Jane C. Yap, who reaffirmed the local government's commitment to improving health and combating malnutrition. Mrs. Elena Rubillar led a heartfelt Nutrition Prayer, setting a hopeful tone for the day.

Dr. Sheena Mae D. Sevilla from BUCAS (Bagong Urgent Care Ambulatory Services) delivered an informative lecture on Pregnant Women Nutrition. She was joined by fellow BUCAS physician Dr. Nathalie Nicole Makinano, both of whom emphasized the critical role of community-based nutrition efforts.

Participants received milk supplements, RUSF (Mom), fortified rice, and five types of vegetable seedlings. These provisions aim to encourage home gardening and boost food security, supporting both nutritional recovery and sustainable living in the community.

The celebration concluded with City Nutrition Action Officer Dr. Jeia N. Pondoc extended her appreciation to everyone involved for their support. The unwavering support of Mr. Rey Delos Santos RN, RND- CNPC was felt through the plotting of ideas and initiatives of the said event.

This event clearly demonstrates Tagbilaran City's dedication to its “Serbisyong Womb to Tomb” principle, ensuring comprehensive health and nutrition services for all its residents, from birth through old age.

Prepared by:
Joan Ganub, RND