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𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗨𝗧𝗙 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀

In the fragile spaces where growth falters and strength begins to fade, hope often arrives in unexpected forms. Ready-to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) is more than a carefully crafted nourishment—it is a quiet lifeline, carrying the promise of recovery within every sachet. Hidden behind its simplicity is the power to restore vitality, awaken resilience, and guide malnourished children back toward the path of healthy growth. Its significance lies not only in what it contains, but in the future, it helps rebuild.

In the course of our nutrition work, we encounter children whose growth and health have been severely affected by malnutrition. These situations remind us of the importance of timely and appropriate nutrition interventions, including the use of RUTF. Although RUTF has become an essential component in the treatment of severe acute malnutrition, many people are still unfamiliar with its purpose and significance. By understanding what RUTF is, who receives it, and how it supports recovery, we can better appreciate its role in helping vulnerable children regain their health and giving them a chance for a brighter future.

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🍽️ WORLD FOOD SAFETY DAY 2026

NNC-CAR joins the global community in celebrating World Food Safety Day 2026 and reaffirming its commitment to promoting safe food practices that support good nutrition and healthier communities.

This year's theme, "From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere," highlights the importance of collective action in preventing foodborne illnesses and ensuring safer food for all.

Remember:
🧼 Keep food clean
🍳 Cook food thoroughly
🌡️ Store food properly
💧 Use safe water and ingredients

📖 Read the article in the comments section to learn more about the importance of food safety and its role in promoting better nutrition.

Practice safe food handling and follow WHO’s Five Keys to Safer Food: keep clean, separate raw and cooked, cook thoroughly, keep food at safe temperatures and use safe water and raw materials.

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.

This Hypertension Awareness Month, the National Nutrition Council (NNC) encourages the public to know their numbers and adopt healthier eating and lifestyle habits to help maintain normal blood pressure and support overall heart health.

High blood pressure often has no symptoms, but it can lead to serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure if left unmanaged.

Following the Pinggang Pinoy food guide can help individuals achieve balanced meals by consuming Go, Grow, and Glow foods in appropriate portions. Reducing salt intake, eating more fruits and vegetables, drinking enough water, staying physically active, managing stress, and getting enough sleep are likewise important in promoting a healthier lifestyle.

The public is also advised to limit the consumption of high-sodium foods such as instant noodles, chips, canned goods, processed meats, and salty sauces, as excessive sodium intake may contribute to elevated blood pressure.

Regular blood pressure monitoring and making informed nutrition choices are important steps toward preventing hypertension and its complications.

By making healthy food and lifestyle choices every day, we can all contribute to building healthier hearts and healthier communities.

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐌𝐀𝐌 𝐉𝐎🎉🎈
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Mula sa Barangay Nutrition Committee (BNC) at Sangguniang Barangay ng 𝐏𝐀𝐋𝐍𝐀𝐁 𝐃𝐄𝐋 𝐒𝐔𝐑, ang aming taos-pusong pagbati sa iyong kaarawan, 𝑴𝒂𝒎 𝑱𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒚𝒏 𝑸𝒖𝒊ñ𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔 - MNAO of LGU Virac.