The Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) Program is a human resource development strategy of the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition, which involves the recruitment, training, deployment and ...

Your teeth and gums, like every other organ in your body, need the right kind of nutrients to work at their peak. This entails consuming sufficient amounts of the proper minerals, which serve as the ...

Cantaloupe melon is a refreshing summer snack that contains nutrients that are beneficial to one’s health. According to Megan Ware, cantaloupe is a popular summer dessert among both children and ...

As part of the over-all LGU mobilization strategy in scaling up nutrition in the remaining years of PPAN implementation, the National Nutrition Council Regional Office IX conducted a five-day local ...

For instance, nutrient-dense meals like fruits and vegetables can make great quick snacks. A child may munch on: carrot sticks, celery sticks, cucumber slices, and cherry tomatoes. Other nutritious ...

We all know that an adequate sleep is very important to maintain a person’s optimal health and well-being. However, deprivation of it can affect your overall health and ability to do daily activities.

Early identification and timely management of certain genetic, metabolic, or infectious conditions of infants that may lead to mental retardation, developmental and physiological delays, and/or even ...

Although there are hundreds of types grown all over the world, the most common characteristics of sweet potatoes are their copper-colored skin and brilliant orange flesh. Other colors include white, ...

Micronutrients or commonly referred to as vitamins and minerals are important to healthy development, disease prevention, and well-being. Apart from vitamin D, micronutrients aren’t produced within ...

Did you know that in the Philippines, most women prefer the vaginal type of delivery since it is cheaper than cesarean section type of childbirth? Vaginal birth is the most common and safest type of ...

There is no magic meal that can guarantee a bright mind as you age, just as there is no miracle drug to stop cognitive decline. The most crucial tactic, according to nutritionists, is to maintain a ...

Did you know that cancers were among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide? According to World Health Organization (WHO), cancer accounts for nearly 10 million deaths or nearly one ...