Brgy. Putatan Nutrition Committee

Bilang mga Mommy, Daddy, at tagapag-alaga, excited tayong makita ang bawat "first" ni baby. 🥰

Mahalagang alam natin ang mga developmental stages para mas maibigay natin ang tamang alaga at suporta na kailangan nila.

Pero laging tandaan: hindi ito karera.

Bawat bata ay may sariling "timing" at pacing. Ang pinaka-importante?

Nariyan tayo para gabayan at mahalin sila sa bawat hakbang ng kanilang paglaki.

I-share ang post na ito para maging "guide" rin ng ibang mga magulang at tagapag-alaga. ‘Wag ding kalimutang i-tag ang iyong "parenting partner" sa comments! 👇

𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗽 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁… 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.

Breakfast bridges the long fasting hours of the night and prepares the body and brain for the day ahead. Research consistently shows that eating breakfast is linked to better health outcomes, improved concentration, and enhanced academic performance.

In a study using data from the 2018 Expanded National Nutrition Survey (ENNS) of the DOST-FNRI, 96-98% of Filipinos aged six years and above regularly eat breakfast, highlighting how deeply embedded this habit is in Filipino households.

However, high consumption does not always mean adequate nutrition. Typical Filipino breakfast, which is often composed of rice, eggs, fish, and coffee or chocolate drinks, does not provide at least 20% of the recommended daily intake for key nutrients such as calcium, fiber, vitamin C, and potassium. These nutrients are commonly found in milk, fruits, and vegetables, which are often lacking in morning meals.

In support of better nutrition outcomes for Filipino schoolchildren, the DOST-FNRI encourages the Department of Health-Health Promotion Bureau (DOH-HPB) and the Department of Education (DepEd) to strengthen initiatives that promote nutrient-adequate breakfast choices.

Read the full policy statement here:
𝗘𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗔𝗱𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 (𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰)
https://www.fnri.dost.gov.ph/.../PolicyStatement/PS28.pdf

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐆𝐈𝐑𝐋 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐃 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊!🎉👧 ♀️

The National Nutrition Council (NNC) stands in solidarity with all sectors in celebrating the 30th Girl Child Week with the theme “𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐊𝐨, 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐊𝐨: 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐨 𝐬𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐭𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐲𝐚” (𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟐–𝟐𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔), reaffirming its commitment to the protection, empowerment, and holistic development of every Filipino girl.

Aligned with this year’s theme, the NNC emphasizes that the right to make informed, safe, and independent decisions begins with access to adequate nutrition, health services, and education. Proper nutrition is foundational in ensuring that girls grow into healthy, productive, and empowered women. However, challenges such as malnutrition, food insecurity, and limited access to nutrition services continue to affect many young girls, hindering their full development and potential.

Through sustained programs and partnerships, the NNC continues to advocate for nutrition-sensitive and gender-responsive interventions that prioritize the needs of girls—especially during critical stages such as adolescence. These include promoting balanced diets, supporting adolescent nutrition programs, and strengthening community-based initiatives that create enabling environments for informed decision-making.

Let us work together to protect, empower, and uplift every girl—because her body, her rights, and her future matter. 💜

𝐚𝐋𝐀𝐖𝐦 𝐦𝐨 𝐛𝐚?

Good news, wo-mom! May batas na kaagapay mo mula baby bump hanggang toddler days—ang RA 11148 o First 1000 Days Law! ✨

At sa tulong ng Womb to Work Program ng Muntinlupa, siguradong may suporta ka sa nutrisyon at kalusugan mo at ni baby—mula womb hanggang work mode! Dahil sa bawat malusog na ina, may masiglang kinabukasan ang sanggol!

𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆?

You may come across AI-generated clips on social media featuring certain foods “explaining” what happens in your body after you eat them. These clips often convey messages like:
❌ “I am bad for you.”
❌ “I will make you gain weight.”
❌ “Avoid me at all costs.”

But here’s the truth: 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴.
When it comes to food, it's not about labeling any item as “healthy” or "unhealthy." No single food can define your overall diet. What truly matters is the bigger picture: your overall eating habits and lifestyle choices.

At the same time, some foods are higher in nutrients of concern, such as sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats. These are best consumed less often and in smaller amounts as part of a healthy diet.

The DOST-FNRI promotes the four (4) core principles of a healthy diet consistent with guidance from the World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization:
✅ 𝗔𝗱𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗰𝘆 - Consume enough calories and essential nutrients, including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, to meet your body’s daily needs and stay healthy.
✅ 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 - Follow the guidance of Pinggang Pinoy® by filling your plate with the appropriate proportions of carbohydrates, proteins, and fiber-rich foods.
✅ 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - You don’t need to avoid any food completely, but foods high in sugar, salt, and fat linked to chronic diseases should be consumed in moderation.
✅ 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 - Include a variety of food groups in every meal. Eating different types of foods helps ensure you receive essential vitamins and minerals.

So, the next time you look at your plate, remember: there’s no need to fear your food. Focus on building balanced, adequate meals composed of diverse foods, and enjoy them in moderation.

𝗨𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗦𝗥𝗛: 𝗞𝗮𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗸𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗻. 💜

This year’s Girl Child Week 2026 highlights the importance of Adolescent
Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH)—a critical issue that directly
impacts the health, safety, and future of young people.
ASRH equips adolescents with the knowledge, skills, and access to services
they need to make safe, informed, and responsible decisions about their
bodies and relationships. It also plays a key role in preventing early
pregnancy, reducing health risks, and protecting young people from abuse
and exploitation.
In the Philippines, gaps in knowledge and access to services continue to put
adolescents at risk. Studies show that many young people still lack
comprehensive, accurate information on sexual and reproductive health,
limiting their ability to make informed choices.
Investing in ASRH means empowering young people to stay healthy, pursue
their education, and reach their full potential.

𝗨𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗦𝗥𝗛: 𝗞𝗮𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗸𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗻. 💜
This year’s Girl Child Week 2026 highlights the importance of Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH)—a critical issue that directly impacts the health, safety, and future of young people.

ASRH equips adolescents with the knowledge, skills, and access to services they need to make safe, informed, and responsible decisions about their
bodies and relationships. It also plays a key role in preventing early pregnancy, reducing health risks, and protecting young people from abuse
and exploitation.

In the Philippines, gaps in knowledge and access to services continue to put adolescents at risk. Studies show that many young people still lack comprehensive, accurate information on sexual and reproductive health, limiting their ability to make informed choices.

Investing in ASRH means empowering young people to stay healthy, pursue their education, and reach their full potential.

Sino rito ang nakakaranas ng "habulan" o "pilitan" tuwing oras ng kainan?

Mommies at Daddies, alam niyo ba na ang feeding time ay hindi dapat parang labanan?

Dito papasok ang Responsive Feeding. Hindi lang ito tungkol sa ano ang kinakain ni baby, kundi paano natin sila ginagabayan habang kumakain.

Sa responsive feeding, nakikinig tayo sa "body language" ni baby. Gutom na ba siya o busog na? Kapag masaya at relaxed ang paligid, mas gaganahan si baby at mas mapapatatag ang inyong bonding!

Usap tayo sa comments section. Ano ang "sign" ni baby kapag busog na siya at ano ang inyong expert tips sa pagpapakain sa bata? Share niyo naman sa comments! 👇

Minsan mapapatanong ka na lang: "Sapat ba ang kinakain ni baby? Bakit parang hindi siya tumatangkad?" 🤔

Mommy at Daddy, hindi mo kailangang manghula!

Gamitin ang Growth Chart sa inyong booklet bilang "mapa" para masiguradong on-track si baby. Ito ang iyong peace of mind na sapat ang nutrition at alaga na nakukuha niya.

Ang First 1,000 Days ni baby ay sobrang mahalaga. Kaya naman, 'wag kaligtaan ang monthly checkup!

Usap tayo sa comment section.

Kailan ang huling bisita nya sa health center? Comment "Check!" kung tapos na kayo para sa buwang ito! 👇

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐄𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬, 𝐍𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢 𝐛𝐚 𝐓𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐧? 🥗

The digestive system plays an important role in breaking down the food we eat and helping the body absorb nutrients needed to stay healthy and active. When we practice healthy eating habits, our digestive system works better, and our bodies receive the nourishment they need.

In observance of Proclamation No. 930, which declares the second week of March as Philippine Digestive Health Week, everyone is encouraged to adopt simple habits that support good digestion and proper nutrition, in line with this year’s theme: “Malusog na Tiyan, Masiglang Katawan!”

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝘀:
• Follow Pinggang Pinoy by eating balanced meals with vegetables, fruits, and other fiber-rich foods to support digestion
• Drink 8-10 glasses of water throughout the day
• Eat slowly and regularly to help the body digest food properly
• Stay physically active and engage in at least 20-30 minutes of physical activity per day

Small changes in our daily food choices and habits can help keep our digestive system healthy and support overall well-being.

Healthy digestion starts with healthy eating habits. 💚




Written by Nutrition Officer II Jim Andrei Victoria and RNPC Milagros Elisa Federizo

This 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆, we celebrate the strength, courage, and leadership of women in every role, at every stage of life, and from all walks of life. Women continue to break barriers, uplift communities, and drive meaningful change.

NNC–NCR celebrates the strength, dedication, and leadership of women in building a healthier and more nourished Philippines.

Let us support and empower one another as we build a future where every woman and girl can thrive and reach their full potential. 💜





Written by: PDO I Charlene Malabanan and RNPC Milagros Elisa Federizo

𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀: 𝗩𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝗔 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘀

Nutrition gaps that weaken immunity, threaten eyesight, and affect brain development remain a concern among Filipinos, particularly young children and pregnant women, according to the latest findings of the 2023 National Nutrition Survey (NNS) conducted by the Department of Science and Technology - Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI). Often referred to as “hidden hunger,” these gaps occur when people consume diets that lack essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A and iodine.

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Kailangan nga ba si Lolo at Lola para lumaking masaya at malusog ang isang bata?

Alamin sa post na ’to kung paano nagiging mahalagang bahagi sina Lola at Lolo sa journey ni Baby!

Sa bawat kwento, yakap, at oras ng paglalaro, nadadagdagan ang kaalaman, tiwala, at saya ni Baby.
Ang mga tradisyon at aral na ibinabahagi nina Lola at Lolo ay nagiging pundasyon ng mabuting ugali at emotional security ni Baby.

Kapag nagtutulungan ang buong pamilya mula kina Nanay at Tatay hanggang sa Lola at Lolo, mas nagiging magaan at masaya ang pagpapalaki kay Baby.

Dahil sa bawat gabay nila, mas gumaganda ang journey ng paglaki ni Baby.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 I-tag na sina Lola at Lolo na laging present sa buhay ni Baby!