Ormoc City Nutrition Office

26/12/2025

The National Nutrition Council (NNC) is urging Filipino families to use the “Pinggang Pinoy” as a guide when preparing meals for the holiday season. https://tinyurl.com/3fdhpj7e | via ONE News

21/12/2025

Ang ice-blended coffee ay tinatayang mayroong higit 16 kutsaritang asukal, ayon sa DOH.

Lampas ito sa inirerekomendang sugar intake kada araw.

Tingnan ang comments section para sa buong detalye.

19/12/2025

𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆: 𝗗𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀

Worm infections may seem small, but they can slow growth, reduce nutrient absorption, and affect your child’s health — especially during the critical first 1,000 days.

✅ Deworming helps:
- Improve nutrition and energy ⚡
- Support healthy growth and brain development 🧠
- Keep children strong, active, and ready to learn 🎒

A simple preventive step today ensures a healthy tomorrow for your child! 🌟

19/12/2025

𝘿𝙞𝙙 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬?

𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁 isn’t just vibrant and tasty — it’s a perfect addition to your 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘆 plate! 🍽️

Include this colorful fruit as part of a balanced meal to make eating healthy fun, nutritious, and visually appealing.

Enjoy local fruits. Enjoy healthy meals. Enjoy Dragon Fruit!

15/12/2025

𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱: 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝗡𝗡𝗦

According to the 2023 National Nutrition Survey (NNS), breastfeeding practices among children 0-23 months old decreased from 2021, while improvements in complementary feeding practices were observed.

Survey results revealed that:
• 3 in 5 infants and young children (61.2%) were early initiated to breastfeeding within 1 hour after birth,
• 1 in 2 (50.4%) infants below 6 months were exclusively breastfed,
• 1 in 2 (53.3%) children continued to be breastfed for one year, and
• 2 out of 5 (40.9%) continued to be breastfed for two years.

Both early initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding showed a significant decline from 2021 to 2023.

On the other hand, slight improvements were observed in complementary feeding practices wherein 84.3% children were introduced to complementary foods at 6 months of age, compared to 80.0% in 2021.

However, challenges persist in the nutritional quality of complementary foods:
• Only 1 in 10 (14.5%) children met the Minimum Dietary Diversity (MDD), or those who were able to consume foods from 5 or more food groups.
• Minimum Meal Frequency (MMF) was met by 9 out of 10 (93.3%) children.
• Minimum Acceptable Diet (MAD), which should satisfy both MDD and MMF requirements, was met by only 1 out of 10 (13.9%) children.

The role of optimal Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices is crucial in improving child nutrition, health, growth, and development, particularly during the first two years of life. It is recommended that newborns are early initiated to breastfeeding within one hour after birth, exclusively breastfed from birth up to six months, and introduced to complementary foods at six months of age while continuing breastfeeding up to two years and beyond.

The 2023 NNS results on IYCF practices imply several critical challenges and opportunities in improving early childhood nutrition in the Philippines. The data reveals a concerning backslide in breastfeeding practices and a persistent gap in the nutritional quality of complementary foods. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions that go beyond feeding frequency- focusing on improving diet diversity, caregiver education, food affordability, and breastfeeding support systems.

The DOST-FNRI calls for multisectoral collaboration and reinforcement of the country's existing policies and interventions on infant and young child feeding. Stronger advocacy for optimal breastfeeding practices is essential, including ensuring early initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth in all health facilities, stricter enforcement of the Milk Code, and the expansion of Baby-Friendly Hospital initiatives. Without urgent action, the country risks increasing rates of child undernutrition, stunting, and micronutrient deficiencies during this critical developmental window.

15/12/2025

09/12/2025

Hindi daw mataas ang pang alat niya, wehhh?

Akala molang yun teh!

Sa dami ng nilalagay mo sa tingen mo konti lang ang sodium content ng niluluto mo?

Hinay hinay lang sa pag mekus mekus, baka magka Hypertension ka niyan.

Enjoy your carbs!

26/11/2025

𝙏𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙖𝙠𝙤𝙡 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗶𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻—𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵?

Did you know that a slice of yellow-fin tuna, commonly known as “tambakol”, packs 11.2 milligrams of vitamin B3 or niacin (FCT, 2019)? This means, eating a slice of tambakol can provide 70% of the daily recommended niacin intake for adults.

Niacin is one of the eight B vitamins that aid in converting nutrients into energy. It also plays an important role in maintaining heart health and brain function. This nutrient can also be found in many foods, including chicken white meat, organ meats, and legumes.

Tambakol is also a rich source of calcium, phosphorus, and protein—which are great for bone and muscle health.

Ready to add tambakol to your diet? Whether you enjoy it grilled, in soups, or fresh, it’s a tasty and nutritious addition to your meals!

Stay tuned for more nutrition updates to eat right, EATS FNRI!

11/11/2025

In a separate move to boost social services, the Ormoc City Council also approved a Resolution No. 2025-141 to partner with the Visayas State University (VSU) for the Barangay Integrated Development Approach Nutrition Improvement (BIDANI) Strategy, specifically focusing on the Participative Nutrition Enhancement Approach (PNEA) Component.

This collaboration aims to strengthen and monitor the city-wide nutrition programs through capacity-building for local groups like Barangay Nutrition Scholars and City Government personnel. The BIDANI strategy, with VSU as a core network member, is designed as a collaborative extension and action research program to empower communities, improve the nutritional status and well-being of the populace, and alleviate poverty.

30/10/2025

The Sangguniang Panlungsod of Ormoc City has approved Resolution No. 2025-138, granting authority to the City Mayor or Acting City Mayor to enter into and sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) for a ₱20-million financial assistance intended for the completion of the Ormoc City Wellness Center. The request, endorsed by the Office of the City Mayor and certified as extremely urgent, aims to augment the city’s funds for the ongoing wellness facility project.

According to the resolution, PAGCOR’s grant forms part of its social responsibility initiatives to support infrastructure, health, and social welfare projects nationwide. The City Government of Ormoc expressed readiness to manage and utilize the funds in accordance with existing laws to ensure the timely completion of the Wellness Center. The Sangguniang Panlungsod, after review by the City Legal Office, found the MOA legally sound and beneficial to the city, making the measure deserving of favorable approval.

08/10/2025

06/10/2025