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2017 NUTRITION

MONTH
2017 NUTRITION MONTH
Nutrition Month Objectives
2017 NUTRITION MONTH

Policies to improve food environment

Increase awareness to create demand for healthy foods

Mobilize various stakeholders

Promote the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition


2017-2022
HEALTHY DIET
2017 NUTRITION MONTH

Variety of foods from different food groups


Meets individual needs for calories and nutrients
Safe, no risk from toxins, mold or chemicals
Enjoyable and culturally acceptable
Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, root crops, fat-
free/low fat milk, lean meats, poultry, fish, egg, beans and nuts
low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, sodium and
added sugars
HEALTHY DIET
2017 NUTRITION MONTH

SALT
FAT
SUGAR
ENERGY
UNHEALTHY DIET
2017 NUTRITION MONTH

Low in fruits and vegetables


High sodium
High trans fatty acids and saturated fats
High free sugars
IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY DIET
2017 NUTRITION MONTH

OVERALL HEALTH

NUTRITION HEALTHY ECONOMY


DIET

GENDER EQUALITY ENVIRONMENT


THE FILIPINO DIET
2017 NUTRITION MONTH

Trends in mean one-day per capita food


consumption (1978-2013)
200
145
150 130
111 106 111 110 114
100
104 102 107
50 77
54 47
54
0
1978 1982 1987 1993 2003 2008 2013
Vegetables Fruits

Source: 2008 National Nutrition Survey, 2013 National Nutrition Survey Facts and Figures. Food and Nutrition Research Institute - DOST
THE FILIPINO DIET
2017 NUTRITION MONTH

Compared with 2008 food consumption data:

Vegetables Rice
Eggs Fish
Poultry Fruits
Meat and products Sugar and Syrup
Tubers
Milk and products
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HEALTHY DIETS
2017 NUTRITION MONTH

Breastfeed babies and young children.


Eat a variety of foods.
Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits.
Eat moderate amounts of fats and oils.
Eat less salt and sugars.
GUIDES TO ENSURE A HEALTHY DIET
2017 NUTRITION MONTH
GUIDES TO ENSURE A HEALTHY DIET
2017 NUTRITION MONTH
GUIDES TO ENSURE A HEALTHY DIET
2017 NUTRITION MONTH
GUIDES TO ENSURE A HEALTHY DIET
2017 NUTRITION MONTH

DAILY NUTRITIONAL GUIDE


PYRAMID FOR FILIPINOS
PROMOTING HEALTHY DIET IN VARIOUS
SETTINGS
2017 NUTRITION MONTH

1. Homes
2. Workplaces
3. Communities
4. Schools
5. Food service establishments/food manufacturers
6. Institutional care facilities
7. Recreational facilities
PROMOTING HEALTHY DIET IN VARIOUS
SETTINGS
2017 NUTRITION MONTH

1. Homes
Exclusive breastfeeding for first 6 months
Give appropriate complementary food starting at 6 months
but continue breastfeeding up to 2 years or beyond
Provide children with healthy breakfast before going to
school, healthy baon for lunch and snacks
Eat a variety of foods every day - emphasis on fruits and
vegetables, legumes, other fiber-rich foods
PROMOTING HEALTHY DIET IN VARIOUS
SETTINGS
2017 NUTRITION MONTH

1. Homes
Prepare food at home as often as possible.
Parents and other adults should serve as role models in
consuming healthy diets.
Limit exposure of children to television, computers and
other electronic gadgets to no more than two hours a day.
Make it a habit to read nutrition labels.
Establish backyard vegetable garden
PROMOTING HEALTHY DIET IN VARIOUS
SETTINGS
2017 NUTRITION MONTH

2. Workplaces
Serve healthier food choices in office canteens/cafeterias.
Serve healthy foods meals and snacks during meetings,
seminars, conferences, and other events.
Conduct seminars/lectures for and provide information
materials to employees on the importance of healthy
diets.
Establish lactation station for lactating mothers and
provide lactation breaks in accordance to RA 10028
PROMOTING HEALTHY DIET IN VARIOUS
SETTINGS
2017 NUTRITION MONTH

3. Communities
Encourage mothers to exclusively breastfeed infants
and practice appropriate complementary feeding
practices.
Grow vegetables and fruit-bearing trees
Incorporate nutrition education activities, e. g. cooking
demonstrations and nutrition lectures in community
gatherings assemblies/gatherings.
PROMOTING HEALTHY DIET IN VARIOUS
SETTINGS
2017 NUTRITION MONTH

4. Schools
Serve healthy food choices in school canteens and
cafeterias (DepEd Order No. 13 , 14 March 2017 - Policy
and Guidelines on Healthy Food and Beverage Choices in
Schools and in DepEd Offices)
Grow fruits and vegetables
Integrate nutrition education particularly on healthy diets
in classroom lessons
Encourage students to bring healthy baon for lunch and
snacks.
PROMOTING HEALTHY DIET IN VARIOUS
SETTINGS
2017 NUTRITION MONTH

5. Food service establishments/food manufacturers


Offer healthier food items on the menu
Develop affordable, healthy and nutritious choices to
consumers
Reformulate food products to make them healthier
Provide consumers with adequate and understandable
product and nutrition information
Practice responsible marketing
PROMOTING HEALTHY DIET IN VARIOUS
SETTINGS
2017 NUTRITION MONTH

6. Institutional care facilities


Serve meals based on needs of population group
Educate food providers and caregivers about healthy
diets, how to read nutrition labels properly
Ensure portion size of each meal is appropriate for
intended resident
Limit use of highly processed foods
PROMOTING HEALTHY DIET IN VARIOUS
SETTINGS
2017 NUTRITION MONTH

6. Institutional care facilities


Consider specialized diets and coordinate with a
physician if a resident has health conditions
Consider chewing and dexterity issues especially among
children and the elderly.
Serve adequate, balanced and safe meals in prisons.
PROMOTING HEALTHY DIET IN VARIOUS
SETTINGS
2017 NUTRITION MONTH

7. Recreational facilities
Provide a variety of safe, affordable and healthy meals and
snacks.
Ensure access to clean, drinking water especially in sports
facilities.
Align the importance of physical activity and healthy diet in
achieving good health especially in sports facilities or
outdoor facilities.
PROMOTING HEALTHY DIET IN VARIOUS
SETTINGS
2017 NUTRITION MONTH

7. Recreational facilities
Place healthy food options at eye level or at strategic
places where they are easily seen.
Provide a dining area promoting a healthy eating
environment, with visuals promoting healthy foods if
possible.
Carefully select food and beverage items sold in vending
machines to avoid selling empty calorie foods.
HEALTHY DIET DURING EMERGENCIES
2017 NUTRITION MONTH

Continue proper infant and young child feeding practices


Provide adequate food and fluids to breastfeeding mothers;
give a supportive environment
Give supplementary feeding to individuals with higher
nutritional needs or are moderately wasted.
Community kitchens that provide wet rations should be
able to provide balanced diets to each individual
whenever possible.
HEALTHY DIET DURING EMERGENCIES
2017 NUTRITION MONTH

Provide ready-to-eat meals and daily rations when no other


foods or cooking facilities are available
Healthy packed or canned protein sources include canned
sardines, tuna, beans; nuts and seeds; and canned fruits
and vegetables.
Drain and wash canned fruits to control sugar consumption
Discard the liquid in canned protein foods to control
sodium consumption
FAD DIETS
2017 NUTRITION MONTH

Unhealthy diet plans


Not balanced
Do not offer a variety of food
Inadequate in energy and nutrients
Unsustainable
EATING HEALTHY ON A BUDGET
2017 NUTRITION MONTH

Buy locally available produce


Grow your own food
Choose cheaper alternatives
CURRENT EFFORTS AND GAPS IN ACHIEVING
HEALTHY DIETS
2017 NUTRITION MONTH

National Nutrition Promotion Program for Behavior Change


Overweight and Obesity Management and Prevention Program

Its immediate task is to translate


the commitments of ICN2 and the
SDGs into effective action in the
form of policies, programs and
partnerships.
CURRENT EFFORTS AND GAPS IN ACHIEVING
HEALTHY DIETS
2017 NUTRITION MONTH

Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs)
SGD 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and
Well-being
SDG 5: Gender Equality
SDG 6: Clean Water and
Sanitation
SDG 13: Climate Action
CURRENT EFFORTS AND GAPS IN ACHIEVING
HEALTHY DIETS
2017 NUTRITION MONTH

40% Stunting No increase on


in children childhood overweight
50% Anemia in Increase up to at
women of least 50% exclusive
reproductive age breastfeeding

Reduce and maintain


30% low
childhood wasting to
birth weight
less than 5%
CURRENT EFFORTS AND GAPS IN ACHIEVING
HEALTHY DIETS
2017 NUTRITION MONTH

Actions for sustainable food systems promoting healthy diets


that were recommended in the framework for action of ICN2:
Review national policies and investments and integrate
nutrition objectives into food and agriculture policy,
program design and implementation
Strengthen local food production and processing
Promote crop diversification
Improve storage, preservation, transport and distribution
technologies and infrastructure
CURRENT EFFORTS AND GAPS IN ACHIEVING
HEALTHY DIETS
2017 NUTRITION MONTH

Establish and strengthen institutions, policies, programs and


services to enhance resilience of food supply in crisis-prone
areas
Develop, adopt and adapt international guidelines on healthy
diets
Encourage gradual reduction of saturated fat, sugars and
salt/sodium and trans-fat from foods and beverages
Explore regulatory and voluntary instruments to
promote healthy diets
Establish food or nutrient-based standards to make healthy
diets and safe drinking water accessible in public facilities
CURRENT EFFORTS AND GAPS IN ACHIEVING
HEALTHY DIETS
2017 NUTRITION MONTH

LOCAL BILLS
1. House Bill 292 to impose excise tax of Php10.00 on
sugar-sweetened beverages
2. SB 160 or The Libreng Pananghalian sa Pampublikong
Paaralan Act of 2016
3. SB 161 or The First 1,000 Days Act of 2016
4. DepEd Order No. 13 s. 2017
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS TO PROMOTE
HEALTHY DIET
2017 NUTRITION MONTH

Shaping food systems to produce healthy foods


Improving the quality of food and food safety
Encouraging consumer demand
WHO CAN HELP PROMOTE HEALTHY DIETS?
2017 NUTRITION MONTH

Trade and Industry

Health care sector Healthy Diet Agriculture sector

Labor sector
Education Sector
What are ways to celebrate NM 2017?
2017 NUTRITION MONTH

Hang streamers or posters about the celebration


Conduct seminars and other fora to discuss the theme
Help promote and disseminate correct information on
healthy diets through print, social media, TV and radio
programs, and other media
Conduct other activities that would highlight and promote
healthy diets
When posting activities relating to NM 2017
on social media, pls use the hashtags
2017 NUTRITION MONTH

#2017NutMonth

#HealthDiet4Life
2017 NUTRITION MONTH

For more information, contact


National Nutrition Council
Nutrition Building, 2332 Chino Roces Ave. Ext. Taguig City
Tel.: (02) 843.0142 / 892.4271
Email: info@nnc.gov.ph Website: www.nnc.gov.ph
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Twitter: @NNC_official

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