Iron is an essential mineral required to help the red blood cells transport oxygen to the rest of the body. It also assists in energy production and cell respiration. Based on the Philippine Dietary ...

Did you know that there are certain things you must do or must avoid doing before and after a meal? From lying down to smoking a cigarette- there are many post-meal routines we adopt over time. Some ...

The Federation of Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) of NCR, Inc. held its 36th Annual Regional Conference with the theme, “BNS: Bahagi ng solusyon sa new normal na solusyon!” on November 25, 2022 via ...

Cebu City – Going through the arduous Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET) deliberation and coming out triumphant is in itself an achievement for local nutrition committees (LNC) who aim to take ...

Cebu city – Five mothers from 5 barangays of Cebu City show off their talents during the commemoration program of the Breastfeeding Awareness Month celebration held on August 22, 2012 at the Event ...

Malnutrition refers to excess, insufficient or inadequate intake of foods. In the perspective of Tuberculosis, it is referred to as undernutrition. Tuberculosis (TB) is a potentially serious ...

The Regional Development Council (RDC) passed Resolution No. 94, series of 2011, A Resolution Requesting the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) XII to Issue a ...

The Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN), 2011-2016 is the country’s response to malnutrition. An integral component and as a companion plan of the Philippine Development Plan (PDP), ...

The whole nation celebrates the month of July as the Nutrition Month pursuant to Section 7 of Presidential Decree 491, known as the Nutrition Act of the Philippines. The month-long celebration ...

The National Nutrition Council-National Capital Region (NNC-NCR) of the Department of Health, together with UNICEF, held a Multi-sectoral ASIN Forum on March 27, 2015 at the Bayview Park Hotel, Manila ...

Bauang, La Union- With the aim of enhancing the knowledge and skills of Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNSs) on nutrition through capacity building and continuing education, the LUPang Ilocos Barangay ...