Pagbilao Municipal Nutrition Action Office

04/06/2026

𝐆𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟓𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡!

The National Nutrition Council (NNC) is pleased to release the official 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 for the 52nd National Nutrition Month Celebration!
Let us make the 2026 Nutrition Month more impactful by unifying our voices and using these official campaign designs.

We encourage National Government Agencies (NGAs), Local Government Units (LGUs), NGOs, academic institutions, private organizations, and individuals to utilize these resources in solidarity with this year's campaign.Access the official materials here:
𝗡𝗡𝗖 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: https://nnc.gov.ph/ and
𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸: https://nnc.gov.ph/2026-national-nutrition-month-celebration/

Together, let us champion nutrition and environmental sustainability through this year's sub-theme: "𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘆𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗻, 𝗔𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗮𝗻!"

Note: Please check the page regularly for updates and announcements.

07/05/2026

| 06 May 2026 — Nutrition Re-assessment and Medical Consultation of Malnourished Preschool Children

Isinagawang muli ang pagtitimbang at pagsusuri ng katayuang nutrisyonal (re-assessment), at medikal na konsultasyon ng mga batang preschool na na may malnutrisyon nitong Miyerkules, ikaanim ng Mayo, sa Sentrong Pangkalusugan ng Pagbilao.

Layunin ng gawaing ito na masubaybayan ang pagbabago sa timbang at tangkad ng mga bata, matukoy kung may pagbuti o paglala sa kanilang kalagayang nutrisyonal, at makapagbigay ng angkop na payo at interbensyon sa kanilang mga magulang o tagapag-alaga. Tinalakay rin ang Pinggang Pinoy upang gabayan ang mga magulang at tagapag-alaga sa tamang paghahanda ng balanseng pagkain para sa kanilang mga anak.

Sa isinagawang re-weighing, ginamit ang wastong kagamitan upang matiyak ang tamang sukat ng timbang at taas ng bawat bata. Ang mga nakalap na datos ay inihambing sa naunang resulta upang makita ang progreso ng bawat bata. Bukod rito, isinagawa rin ang pagsusuri ng nutritional status gamit ang mga pamantayan tulad ng weight-for-age, height-for-age, at weight-for-height upang matukoy ang antas ng malnutrisyon.

Kasunod nito, isinagawa ang medikal na konsultasyon kung saan binigyang-diin ang kahalagahan ng wastong nutrisyon, tamang pagpapakain, at pagsunod sa mga programang pangkalusugan tulad ng supplementary feeding, Vitamin A supplementation, at iba pang serbisyong pangkalusugan.

Batay sa resulta, ang mga batang nangangailangan ng mas masusing interbensyon ay inirekomenda para sa patuloy na monitoring at karagdagang suporta mula sa barangay at lokal na pamahalaan.

Ang gawaing ito ay bahagi ng patuloy na pagsisikap ng lokal na pamahalaan na mabawasan ang kaso ng malnutrisyon at mapabuti ang kalusugan ng mga bata sa komunidad.

05/05/2026

𝗔𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗸𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗮𝘀𝗮 𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗮𝗻, 𝗸𝗮𝘆𝗮 𝗸𝗮𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮’𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝘁𝘂𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗻.🧒💚

Healthy children don’t grow by chance—they grow when they are protected, guided, and given the right care from the very beginning.

Through 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗮, a nationwide biannual program of the Department of Health, Filipino children aged 0–14 years are provided with essential health and nutrition services such as immunization, vitamin supplementation, deworming, and health education (Department of Health, 2023; National Nutrition Council, 2018). These are not just services—they are life-saving interventions that help children survive, grow, and thrive.

Despite these efforts, many children are still affected by preventable illnesses. This is why programs like 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗮 remain vital in protecting child health and reducing risks early in life (Roda et al., 1999). But real impact happens when families and communities take part.

𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬:
✅ 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐤𝐮𝐧𝐚
✅ 𝐔𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐦 𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐀
✅ 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐧𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐠-𝐝𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐦
✅ 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐡𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐲
✅ 𝐁𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢 𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐤𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐩 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐥

Available year-round sa mga barangay health centers, rural health units, at outreach programs—ang serbisyong pangkalusugan ay abot-kamay para sa bawat bata (Gapas, 2023).

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲. 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗮, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱.

#𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗮 #𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 #𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗣𝗛 #𝗞𝗮𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗡𝗴𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗮 #𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗠𝗮𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗼𝗴 #𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗣𝗛

𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒

Department of Health. (2023). Garantisadong Pambata. https://doh.gov.ph/garantisadong-pambata

Gapas, J. (2023, October 10). Department of Health launches new “Garantisadong Pambata”. SunStar. https://www.sunstar.com.ph/more-articles/department-of-health-launches-new-garantisadong-pambata

National Nutrition Council. (2018). Garantisadong Pambata to fight for child health and survival. https://nnc.gov.ph/visayas-region/garangtisadong-pambata-to-fight-for-child-health-and-survival/

National Nutrition Council. (2025). Micronutrient supplementation program. https://nnc.gov.ph/mindanao-region/sa-ppan-panalo-ang-bayan-micronutrient-supplementation-program/

Aguinaldo, R. A. D., et al. (2011). A case-control study on the factors affecting coverage of Garantisadong Pambata program. HERDIN. https://psaai.herdin.ph/index.php/herdin-home?cid=51735&view=research

Roda, A., et al. (1999). Garantisadong Pambata: Preschoolers’ health strategy.

Tumabao, M. (2023). Garantisadong Pambata implementation report. Philippine Information Agency.

This pubmat is a laboratory output for the course 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝟏 (𝐍𝐃𝟓𝟔𝐀).

𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗡𝗼. 𝟱, 𝗡𝗗𝟮𝗔
Leader: 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗹, 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗲
Vice Leader: 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼, 𝗩𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁
Members:
𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗼, 𝗟𝗲𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
𝗙𝗮𝗷𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗼, 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗲
𝗚𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗼, 𝗔𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗡𝗼𝗲𝗹

Information verified by: 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗺𝗮𝗿 𝗝𝘂𝗻 𝗢. 𝗘𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗲, 𝗠𝗦𝗰, 𝗥𝗡𝗗, 𝗥𝗗𝗡

05/05/2026

𝗘𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲? 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗙𝗡𝗥𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀

Millions of Filipinos are not eating enough, yet more food is being thrown away than ever before. This irony, revealed by the 2023 National Nutrition Survey (NNS) of the Department of Science and Technology’s Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI), shows a critical disconnect where the country's most essential staples end up in the bin instead of nourishing those who need them most.

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04/05/2026

Mga ka-nutrisyon, alam ba ninyo na maraming katutubong gulay sa iba’t ibang panig ng bansa ang matagal nang bahagi ng ating pagkain, kultura, at pamumuhay?

Mula sa mga dahon at bungang gulay ng Luzon, sa masasarap na pananim ng Visayas, hanggang sa masustansyang ani ng Mindanao—ipinapakita ng ating mga katutubong gulay ang yaman ng pagkaing Pilipino at ang kahalagahan nito sa ating kalusugan at kultura.

Hindi lamang bahagi ng ating tradisyon ang mga katutubong gulay, kundi mahalagang pinagkukunan din ito ng bitamina, mineral, at fiber na tumutulong sa pagpapanatili ng malusog na katawan, maayos na pagtunaw ng pagkain, at mas balanseng pagkain para sa tamang nutrisyon. Dahil ang mga ito ay locally available at madaling itanim, mas abot-kaya at praktikal din silang ihain sa hapag-kainan ng bawat pamilyang Pilipino.

Ngayong Filipino Food Month, ating kilalanin, tangkilikin, at ipagmalaki ang ating mga katutubong gulay—hindi lamang para sa mas masustansyang pagkain, kundi para rin sa pagsuporta sa lokal na ani, pagpapanatili ng ating Filipino food culture and traditions, at pagsusulong ng sustainable food choices para sa lahat.

Para sa mas komprehensibong listahan ng mga katutubong gulay, bisitahin ang website ng DOST-PCAARRD:https://iveg.pcaarrd.dost.gov.ph/crop

Tuklasin din ang mga featured local dishes gamit ang piling katutubong gulay mula sa Luzon, Visayas, at Mindanao! 💚

04/05/2026

𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁: 𝗡𝗡𝗖 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲

With the rising heat index across the country, the National Nutrition Council (NNC) reminds everyone to prioritize proper hydration to help prevent heat-related illnesses such as dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.

Extreme heat can pose serious health risks, especially among older persons, infants, pregnant women, people with chronic illnesses, and those with prolonged exposure to outdoor heat. Drinking enough water is essential for maintaining normal body functions, regulating body temperature, and supporting overall health during hot weather.

In line with the Pinggang Pinoy guidance, here are the recommended daily water intake levels:

𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧
◦ 3–5 years old: 5 or more glasses/day
◦ 6–9 years old: 6 or more glasses/day
◦ 10–12 years old: 8 or more glasses/day
𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 (13–18 years old)
◦ Boys: 12 or more glasses/day
◦ Girls: 9 or more glasses/day
𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 (19–59 years old)
◦ Men: 10 or more glasses/day
◦ Women: 8 or more glasses/day
𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧: 9 or more glasses/day
𝐋𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬: 10 or more glasses/day
𝐎𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 (60 years and older)
◦ Men: 8 or more glasses/day
◦ Women: 7 or more glasses/day

These needs may increase depending on physical activity, climate exposure, and individual health conditions.

Be alert to early signs of dehydration such as excessive thirst, fatigue or weakness, dark-colored urine, dizziness, and headache. Increase fluid intake immediately when these symptoms appear.

Aside from hydration, protect yourself from extreme heat by staying in cool or shaded areas, avoiding strenuous outdoor activities during peak hours, wearing light clothing, and ensuring proper ventilation at home. Check on vulnerable individuals such as infants, older persons, and those with medical conditions.

The NNC encourages everyone to drink water regularly, bring safe drinking water when outdoors, choose water over sugary drinks, and consume water-rich foods like fruits and vegetables.

𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙙, 𝙝𝙮𝙙𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝𝙮.






References:
Food and Nutrition Research Institute- Department of Science and Technology. (2016). Pinggang Pinoy. https://www.fnri.dost.gov.ph/index.php/tools-and-standard/pinggang-pinoy
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2026). About Water and healthier drinks. . https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-weight-growth/water-healthy-drinks/index.html
World Health Organization. (2026). Heat and health. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/climate-change-heat-and-health

08/04/2026

Vitamin A supplementation, ano, tara? 👀

Ayon sa 2023 National Nutrition Survey na isinagawa ng Department of Science and Technology–Food and Nutrition Research Institute, ang 𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝗔 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺 sa mga batang may edad na 6 na buwan hanggang 5 taon.

Mahalaga ang gampanin ng vitamin A 🥕 sa pagpapanatili ng 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, pagpapatibay ng 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺, at pagsuporta sa 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗸𝗶 ng mga bata. Kung ito ay kulang sa katawan, maaaring maging mas mataas ang risk ng pagkakaroon ng mga sakit at infection, gayundin ng paglabo ng mata o tuluyang pagkabulag.

Kaya Mommies, Daddies, Lolas, Lolos, Titas, at Titos, kung may anak na 6 hanggang 59 buwang gulang, makiisa sa gaganaping 𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝗔 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗹 para masigurong lalaki nang healthy at masigla si baby!

Maaaring magtungo sa malapit na 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 🏥 o makipag-ugnayan sa 𝗕𝗡𝗦𝘀, 𝗕𝗛𝗪𝘀, 𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝗱𝘄𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 na mag-iikot sa inyong mga barangay.

Pagbilao, tayo na’t magkaisa para sa ! 💚

30/03/2026

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐛-𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞: 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧, 𝐀𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐚𝐧!

Strengthening the Link Between Nutrition and Environmental Protection, with a focus on Climate Action

Every year, the Philippines celebrates Nutrition Month (NM) to promote greater awareness and collective action toward improving the nutritional status of Filipinos, mandated by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 491 of 1974 or the Nutrition Act of the Philippines. Since 2024, the NM campaign has been guided by the overarching theme, “Sa PPAN, Sama-Sama sa Nutrisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat,” with a selected sub-theme under this broader call to highlight the key pillars of the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN).

The NNC Technical Committee, consisting of various bureaus, offices, and organizations, has approved“𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘆𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗻, 𝗔𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗮𝗻!" as this year’s sub-theme. This focus builds on PPAN 2023–2028 programs that promote sustainable and nutrition-sensitive food systems. It highlights the vital connection between nutrition and the environment, emphasizing that protection of natural resources is essential to ensuring sustainable food systems, food security, and good nutrition for present and future generations.

Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns, largely driven by human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and unsustainable land use. These changes alter the natural environment by increasing global temperatures, disrupting ecosystems, raising sea levels, and intensifying the frequency and severity of extreme weather events (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, 2021). Nutrition and climate change are closely interconnected. Climate change directly affects food systems by influencing agricultural productivity, fisheries, and food supply chains. Rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events such as droughts, floods, and typhoons can disrupt food production and reduce the availability of nutritious foods (Food and Agriculture Organization [FAO], 2015). In countries like the Philippines, where many communities rely heavily on agriculture and marine resources for their livelihoods and daily food consumption, these climate-related disruptions can significantly affect access to diverse and healthy diets.

When food production becomes unstable, communities may experience limited access to nutrient-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables, and fish. This situation can increase the risk of malnutrition, particularly among vulnerable populations including children, pregnant women, and low-income households (World Vision International, 2024). Climate change can also affect the nutritional quality of food by altering crop yields and nutrient composition, further challenging efforts to ensure adequate nutrition for all.

At the same time, food systems contribute to climate change. The way food is produced, processed, transported, and consumed generates a significant share of global greenhouse gas emissions. It is estimated that food systems account for approximately 30 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, underscoring the need to promote sustainable diets and environmentally responsible food production practices (UN-Nutrition, 2021). Unsustainable agricultural practices, excessive food waste, and high consumption of resource-intensive foods place pressure on land, water, and biodiversity, ultimately affecting the environment that supports food production.

Addressing these challenges requires a holistic approach that integrates nutrition goals with environmental sustainability. Transforming food systems to become more resilient, sustainable, and inclusive is essential in addressing malnutrition while also mitigating climate change (World Health Organization, 2023). Climate-resilient agriculture, sustainable fisheries, diversified crop production, and the promotion of locally produced and seasonal foods are key strategies that can help ensure stable food supply while protecting natural resources.

Scientific and development organizations also emphasize the importance of investing in climate-resilient and nutrient-dense crops that can adapt to changing environmental conditions while supporting healthy diets (FAO & International Atomic Energy Agency, 2024). These innovations, together with improved agricultural practices and responsible consumption patterns, can help strengthen food systems and promote better nutrition outcomes.

In the Philippines, the National Nutrition Council plays a crucial role in advancing policies and programs that promote proper nutrition across the life cycle. Through coordinated nutrition interventions and multi-sectoral collaboration, the Council supports initiatives that ensure access to safe, nutritious, and sustainable food while responding to emerging challenges such as climate change.

The theme “𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘆𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗻, 𝗔𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗮𝗻!” serves as a call to action for government agencies, local government units, civil society organizations, the private sector, and communities to work together in protecting both human health and the environment. Safeguarding forests, oceans, agricultural lands, and water resources helps secure our food sources and ensures that future generations will continue to have access to nutritious and sustainable diets.

As we celebrate Nutrition Month 2026, let us recognize that the health of people and the health of the planet are inseparable. By adopting sustainable food practices, reducing food waste, supporting local and climate-resilient food production, and strengthening nutrition programs, we can build resilient food systems and ensure better nutrition for all Filipinos—while caring for the environment that sustains us.





References:
[1] Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. (2015). Climate change, food security and nutrition. FAO.https://www.fao.org/3/i5188e/i5188e.pdf

[2] Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, & International Atomic Energy Agency. (2024). Enhancing agrifood systems through climate-resilient and nutrition-dense crops. https://www.fao.org/publications/card/en/c/cc3734en

[3] Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). (2021). Climate change 2021: The physical science basis. Contribution of Working Group I to the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009157896

[4] UN-Nutrition. (2021). Positioning nutrition as integral to the climate change agenda. https://www.unnutrition.org/publications/positioning-nutrition-climate-change

[5] World Health Organization. (2023). Transforming food systems for healthy diets. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240076385

[6] World Vision International. (2024). Climate change is increasing hunger and malnutrition. https://www.worldvision.org/our-work/climate-change-hunger-malnutrition

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