BNC Cabantian

19/02/2026

02/02/2026

𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘀

Plant-based diets are more than a trend—they are a lifestyle choice that can profoundly impact health and well-being. Emphasizing fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts, these diets provide essential nutrients, support heart health, promote healthy weight, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. With this, let us understand the science behind plant-based eating, highlighting its significant contributions to overall wellness and why embracing more plant-focused meals can be a powerful step toward a healthier life.

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https://tinyurl.com/Plant-Based-Diets-Benefits

02/02/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆

Salt is a staple in kitchens worldwide, adding flavor and preserving foods, yet too much can quietly take a toll on our health. Excessive salt intake is linked to high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney strain, and other chronic conditions, often developing without obvious warning signs. With this, let us explore the essential role of salt in the body, the dangers of overconsumption, and practical ways to enjoy flavor while protecting long-term health.

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https://tinyurl.com/Effects-of-Excessive-Salt

02/02/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻

Sometimes, we may be wondering why the need for a very fragile life form be inflicted with pain with the use of a needle and a syringe containing liquid thought to protect the baby. From the very first months of life, infants face a world full of invisible threats— viruses and bacteria that can cause serious illness. Vaccination acts as a shield, training the immune system to recognize and fight these dangers before they take hold. This feature article explores how vaccines protect infants and young children, the science behind their effectiveness, and why timely immunization is crucial in safeguarding growth, development, and long-term health.

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https://tinyurl.com/Vaccination-Among-Children

02/02/2026

National Immunization Program

02/02/2026

𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗺: 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗺

Some minds wander through paths unseen, hearing rhythms others miss, noticing details the world rushes past. Their silence can be mistaken for distance, their differences for absence—but beneath the surface lies a universe of thought, sensitivity, and quiet brilliance. Long before labels existed, these minds were already shaping stories, patterns, and possibilities. Autism is more than a diagnosis—it is a spectrum of unique ways of thinking, learning, and experiencing the world. Yet for many, understanding autism remains clouded by myths, stigma, and limited awareness. Autism consciousness goes beyond recognition; it calls for deeper understanding, acceptance, and meaningful inclusion. Let us step gently into that hidden world, where autism is not a limitation, but a different way of experiencing life itself by exploring what autism truly is, highlighting the importance of autism consciousness, and emphasizing how informed communities can help create spaces where individuals on the spectrum are not only supported, but genuinely empowered to thrive.

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https://tinyurl.com/Beyond-the-Spectrum

30/01/2026

24/01/2026

Baseline OPT and giving deworming

13/12/2025

Kumusta, mga Ka-Nutrisyon? 𝙈𝙖𝙮 𝙂𝙖𝙝𝙪𝙢 𝙨𝙖 𝙉𝙪𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙮𝙤𝙣 is here to share information and some nutrition tips for 𝙒𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜.

According to World Health Organization, wasting is the most immediate, visible and life-threatening form of malnutrition, a result from the failure to prevent malnutrition among the most vulnerable children. Children with wasting are too thin and their immune systems are weak, leaving them vulnerable to developmental delays, disease and death.

A healthy pregnancy, good infant and young child feeding practices, adequate, nutritious, and safe consumption of food helps to avoid wasting!

The Republic Act 11148 or the “Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-Nanay Act” strengthens the country’s strategy in addressing malnutrition by ensuring proper health and nutrition interventions during the first 1,000 days of life. Under this law, the Department of Health (DOH) and the National Nutrition Council (NNC) serve as the lead implementing agencies, coordinating national and local efforts to improve maternal, infant, and young child health and nutrition, especially in preventing conditions like wasting.

Stay tuned for the next May Gahum sa Nutrisyon! 🤗💡

🎨SMC by: CMU BSND OJT, Jay Rafael Alabata

13/12/2025

𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗔 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

Stunting, a significant public health concern predominantly affecting children in low- and middle-income countries, is defined as a height significantly below the standard for a child's age, typically measured as a height-for-age Z-score more than two standard deviations below the World Health Organization (WHO) median (de Onis & Branca, 2016). This condition, most prevalent during the first 1000 days of life, has far-reaching consequences for physical and cognitive development (Victora et al., 2016).

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https://tinyurl.com/Threat-Child-Development