Provincial Nutrition Council-Bohol

30/05/2026

❤️ A Guide to Hypertension Awareness and Management ❤️

Did you know that 1 out of 3 Filipino adults is living with hypertension or high blood pressure? Often called the “silent killer,” hypertension may not show symptoms, but it can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems.

The good news? Small lifestyle changes can make a big difference.

✔️ Stay physically active
✔️ Eat well-balanced meals
✔️ Avoid smoking and limit alcohol
✔️ Maintain a healthy weight
✔️ Manage stress and get regular check-ups

Taking care of your blood pressure is taking care of your heart. ❤️
Start with small, consistent habits today for a healthier tomorrow.



References:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 28 January 2026. About High Blood Pressure. https://www.cdc.gov/high-blood-pressure/about/index.html
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 13 December 2024. Managing High Blood Pressure. https://www.cdc.gov/high-blood-pressure/living-with/index.html -lifestyle-changes
World Health Organization Western Pacific. 28 September 2025. Stronger systems for healthy hearts in the Philippines: How the Philippines is bringing hypertension care into primary health services. https://www.who.int/westernpacific/newsroom/feature-stories/item/stronger-systems-for-healthy-hearts-in-the-philippines

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14/05/2026

𝗞𝗨𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 #2 | 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗼 𝘀𝗮 𝗨𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝟲 𝗞𝗮 𝗕𝘂𝘄𝗮𝗻 🤱💚

Ang gatas sa inahan mao gayud ang pinakamaayong pagkaon alang sa bag-ong natawo nga bata. Ang eksklusibong pagpasuso sulod sa unang unom ka bulan makatabang sa pagpanalipod batok sa mga sakit, pagpalig-on sa resistensya, ug paghatag sa hustong sustansya nga gikinahanglan sa bata alang sa himsog nga pagtubo ug kalamboan. 👶🍼

Pag-abot sa unom ka bulan, sugdi ang paghatag og angay ug sustansiyadong complementary foods samtang padayon gihapon ang pagpasuso. 🥣🥬

Ato suportahan ang mga inahan sa pagpasuso alang sa mas himsog ug mas lig-on nga kaugmaon sa atong kabataan. 💚

Gidasig namo ang tanan nga sundon ang 10 KUMAINMENTS aron mahimong himsog, kusgan, ug aktibo matag adlaw! 🍎🥦

Please react, comment, share, ug follow sa atong National Nutrition Council Region 7 Official page aron ma-update sa sunod pang KUMAINMENTS!

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14/05/2026

𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗨𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 #1: 𝗞𝗮𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗴 𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗸𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻-𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗸𝗮𝗼𝗻!🥗

Ang pagkaon og balanse ug lain-laing klase sa pagkaon makatabang sa pagpalig-on sa atong lawas ug pagmintinar sa maayong panglawas. 💪🌿

Gidasig namo ang tanan nga sundon ang 10 KUMAINMENTS aron mahimong himsog, kusgan, ug aktibo matag adlaw! 🍎🥦

Please react, comment, share, ug follow sa atong National Nutrition Council Region 7 Official page aron ma-update sa sunod pang KUMAINMENTS!

14/05/2026

𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐎𝐘 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐂𝐊, 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐄! 🫂
𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 (19–59 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝) ✨🥗🍛

Mga bestie, adulting na gani ta so dapat mindful pud ta sa atong kaon.😌

Fill your plate with the right portions of:
🍚 Rice or other carbs!
🥦 Vegetables and fruits!
🍗 Protein-rich foods!

Kay healthy plate = more energy for work, errands, side quests, and life mismo! 💪✨

🚫 Hinay-hinay sa salty, oily, fatty, and super sweet foods
👀 Read nutrition labels kay smart eater ta diri
🏃‍♀️ And syempre, stay physically active — dili pwede puro scroll-scroll lang!

Small healthy habits today can help prevent chronic diseases tomorrow 💯

📌 Don’t forget to follow the National Nutrition Council Region VII Official page for more healthy Pinggang Pinoy tips and nutrition updates!

14/05/2026

𝐅1𝐊 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬!🤱🤰

The First 1,000 Days (F1K) covers the period from conception until a child reaches 2 years of age. This is a critical window of growth and development, where the foundation for lifelong health, learning, and well-being is built.

According to the Philippine Pediatric Society, proper nutrition during this stage is essential. Any nutritional damage that occurs during this period may be irreversible and can have long-term effects on a child’s health and development.

For more information about the First 1,000 Days and its importance in early childhood development, please read here:
📌 Continue Reading: https://bit.ly/4wpOu4v

14/05/2026

ATM | The Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team is conducting the Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation Protocol (MELLPI Pro) for the Provincial Nutrition Council, Bohol Province.

12/05/2026

09/05/2026

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Make it your goal to complete the 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘆 at least once a day to achieve a . 🍱
Pair this with good sleep (6-8 hrs daily), a more active lifestyle, and proper hydration for optimal health.


📝𝑫𝑰𝑬𝑻𝑰𝑻𝑨𝑵'𝑺 𝑵𝑶𝑻𝑬: If you can complete the Pinggang Pinoy more than once a day, even better! 😉

💌𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗺𝗲 for further guidance 💖

05/05/2026

ATM | 1st Quarter Provincial Nutrition Council Meeting ongoing at Provincial Health Office Conference Room, Provincial Annex Building, Dao District, Tagbilaran City presided by our Provincial Nutrition Action Officer ( PNAO) Dr. Fruserma Mary A. Uy, MPA,MHM.