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NNC MIMAROPA convened the District/City Nutrition Program Coordinators Association of the Philippines (D/CNPCAP) Inc. - MIMAROPA Chapter for its first virtual meeting last 11 May 2020. The agenda of the meeting were as follows 1) Nutrition Cluster Advisory No. 1, s. 2020: Nutrition Cluster Guidelines on LGU Nutrition Actions Relative to COVID-19, 2) Nutrition Cluster Advisory No. 2, s. 2020: Nutrition Cluster Recommendations on Healthful and Nutritious Family Food Packs and Sustainable Food Sources, 3) LGU-Initiated Nutrition Responses on COVID-19, 4) 2019 OPT Results, 5) 2020 Nutrition Month Plans, 6) Brainstorming on Local Nutrition Ordinances and 7) Update on the Recent National Meeting of D/CNPCs.
The virtual meeting was presided by NPC-OIC Ma. Eileen B. Blanco and attended by nine (9) D/CNPCs: President Ana Lualhati Hernandez (Oriental Mindoro), Vice President Teresita Bucao (Occidental Mindoro), Secretary Corazon Ruiz (Marinduque), Assistant Secretary Mila Veneranda (Palawan), Treasurer Ma. Imee Celestino (Calapan City), Auditor Emily Fanoga (Romblon), Assistant Auditor Rosalie Espiritu (Occidental Mindoro), Kayla Coronel (Occidental Mindoro) and Raymond Medina (Marinduque).
Read more: D/CNPCAP of MIMAROPA Chapter Conducts its First Virtual Meeting!
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Quezon City – During this pandemic COVID-19 situation experienced by our country, appropriate and timely nutrition support must be fully provided to all MiMaRoPans. In response to this, the National Nutrition Council – MiMaRoPa conducted its Regional Nutrition Cluster (RNC) Meeting via Cisco Webex Meetings Application last 23 April 2020. Agenda of the meeting were: a) DOH MIMAROPA COVID-19 Situational Report, b) Updates on Actions Undertaken by Agency on COVID-19, c) LGU-Initiated Nutrition Responses and d) Nutrition Cluster Advisory No. 1, s. 2020: Nutrition Cluster Guidelines on LGU Nutrition Actions Relative to COVID-19.
The virtual meeting was participated by representatives from twelve (12) member agencies, namely: Ms. Perla M. Supnet (DOH), Dr. Mathew R. Medrano (DOH), Dr. Emerose F. Medrano (DOH), Ms. Ma. Robee S. Ponce De Leon (DILG), Ms. Keren Faye M. Gaya (DepEd), Mr. Mark Angelo R. Lorenzo (DSWD), Ms. Ma. Rosita Q. Sanico (DOST), Ms. Chara Lois T. Eje (NEDA), Ms. J-an C. Manuel (DAR), Ms. Ruby T. Oncita (DAR), Mr. Amiel Tristan Castro (POPCOM), Ms. Melanie B. Ronquillo (PIA), Ms Lea A. Dagot (BFAR) and Mr. Eddielito J. Sumangil (NCIP).
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What comes to our minds when we hear the word “fat”? People have different thoughts on the importance of fat in our body. As a result, people tend to self-diagnosed themselves with either cutting down (low fat diet) or consuming more than the recommended amount of fat needed in a day. Fat is a macronutrient essential in our daily diet.
Fat contributes a lot in our body functions. Fat acts as an immediate source of energy, aids in absorption of fat-soluble vitamins such as Vitamins A, D, E and K, component in building cell membrane, essential for blood clotting, muscle movement and inflammation, helps in managing mood, fights fatigue and protects the organs and brain.
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Quezon City – NNC MIMAROPA convened the officers of Federation of Barangay Nutrition Scholars (FBNSs) of MIMAROPA for a virtual meeting on 6 May 2020. The agenda includes the Nutrition Cluster Advisory No. 1, s. 2020: Nutrition Cluster Guidelines on LGU Nutrition Actions Relative to COVID-19, Nutrition Cluster Advisory No. 2, s. 2020: Nutrition Cluster Recommendations on Healthful and Nutritious Family Food Packs and Sustainable Food Sources, Feedback from the last meeting of LuzViMin Federation of Barangay Nutrition Scholars, Update on Activities conducted by BNS during COVID-19 Response and sharing of experiences and 2020 Nutrition Month Plans.
The meeting was presided by NPC Ma. Eileen B. Blanco and attended by Ms. Ramona Fortuna of Occidental Mindoro, Ms. Edna Ayaton of Puerto Princesa City, Ms. Denia Lingon of Marinduque, Ms. Emelia Riambon of Palawan and Ms. April Marasigan of Calapan City.
Read more: FBNSs of MIMAROPA holds its first virtual meeting for 2020
Nutrition Action Officers Association of the Philippines – MIMAROPA Conducts its 1st Quarter Meeting
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Amidst this challenging time of COVID 19 pandemic, and with the declaration of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) covering the entire Luzon and some places in the country, the NNC MIMAROPA conducted a virtual meeting with the Province/City Nutrition Action Officers last 7 April 2020. The agenda of the meeting are updates on nutrition initiatives on COVID-19 in the region; Nutrition Cluster Advisory No. 1 series 2020 “Nutrition Cluster Guidelines on LGU Nutrition Actions Relative to COVID 19” and Plans for the 2020 Nutrition Month Celebration.-
The meeting was attended by Dr. Leonor Daite, President of Nutrition Action Officers Association – MIMAROPA, Municipal Nutrition Action Officer (MNAO) and Municipal Health Officer of Roxas, Oriental Mindoro, Dr. Arceli Rebong, Provincial Nutrition Action Officer (PNAO) of Occidental Mindoro, Ms. Rubi Apiag, PNAO of Marinduque, Mr. Willard Mortos, PNAO of Romblon, Ms. Rachel Paladan, PNAO of Palawan and Ms. Glenda Raquepo, CNAO of Calapan City.
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Quezon City – COVID -19 pandemic poses threat to public safety and health. At this time of health crisis, access to food is one of the major concerns. The health and nutrition of the vulnerable groups – infants, children, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers, older persons and indigenous people (IP) are at risk. Prevalence of undernutrition might spike-up given the situation where food supply becomes limited especially to those whose source of livelihood is temporarily closed. With the current situation, nutrition of the vulnerable groups must also be given attention to prevent further aggravation of their nutritional status.
At the local level, our nutrition workers did not cease in providing nutrition services amid the COVID-19 crisis we are experiencing today. Aside from the food assistance, distribution of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF) and Ready-to-Use Supplementary Food (RUSF) to undernourished children is being conducted in MIMAROPA provinces. Also micronutrient supplementation, through providing of Micronutrient powder (for 6-59 months old children undernourished children), Vitamin A (for 6-59 months old children, senior citizens and lactating mothers) and ferrous sulfate with folic acid (for pregnant women) is continued.
Read more: COVID-19 Response: MIMAROPA Provinces Take Actions on Nutrition
