MHO Rizal - Nutrition Office

Isang pagpupugay sa lahat ng manggagawang Pilipino sa inyong kasipagan at kadakilaan na maitaguyod ang patuloy na mapaunlad ang ating bansa. Kaisa ang NNC na sumasaludo sa inyong patuloy na pagbangon at pagsisikap para sa pamilya at bayan.

Proper nutrition is essential for women at every stage of life, from adolescence to pregnancy, lactation, and older age. Eating a balanced diet and staying hydrated keep women strong, healthy, and productive at every stage.

Let’s celebrate women’s health and nutrition today and every day!

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. 💜

Ang breastfeeding ay shared responsibility!

Ayon sa Formative Research ng PMNP, maraming nanay ang kulang sa emosyonal at praktikal na suporta habang nagpapasuso. Tara, tulungan natin sila! Narito ang ilang paraan:
🤝 Hikayatin si mommy na ipagpatuloy ang breastfeeding kahit may mga hadlang;
👩‍👩‍👧 Humanap ng suporta sa mga breastfeeding o mother-support group; at
🏥 Humingi ng payo sa mga Barangay Health Worker, Barangay Nutririon Scholar, o lactation facilities

Sa suporta ng pamilya at komunidad, mas mapapalakas natin ang bawat ina sa kanilang breastfeeding journey. Dahil sa Alagang Pinas, walang iwanan. Sama-sama tayo sa isang Bagong Pilipinas kung saan Bawat Buhay Mahalaga!

𝗔𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗼𝗴—𝗶𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗸𝘀𝘆𝗼𝗻, 𝗸𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗸𝘀𝘆𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗸𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗮𝗯𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗸𝗮𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘆! 💖

𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘆𝗼 𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗼

🍼 Para kay baby, ang gatas ni mommy ang kanyang unang bakuna laban sa sakit. May taglay itong antibodies na panlaban sa impeksyon, kumpleto sa nutrisyon para sa unang 6 na buwan, at tumutulong sa brain development.

🤱 Para kay mommy, nakakatulong ito sa mas mabilis na pag-recover pagkatapos manganak. Nakabubuti ito sa kalusugan dahil nakababawas ng risk sa ilang sakit. Hindi na rin kailangang gumastos sa formula milk!

Walang tatalo sa gatas ni mommy pagdating sa linis, sustansya, at proteksyon laban sa sakit.

August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week. For lactating Filipinas, here’s a guide for the daily recommended dietary intake for Go, Grow, and Glow foods.

For every plate of meal, half should be composed of GLOW foods, with more vegetables than fruits. GO and GROW foods should fill up the other half, with GO foods (rice, corn, bread, oatmeal) taking a bigger portion than GROW foods (meats, eggs, poultry, fish, beans, and legumes).

In short, lactating women should eat more veggies!

❗Suportado ng DOH ang Breastfeeding bilang bahagi ng mahalagang First 1000 Days ng mga sanggol ❗

Bakit mahalaga ang exclusive breastfeeding?
✔️ Kumpleto sa nutrisyon
✔️ May panlaban sa sakit
✔️ Libre, laging handa, at mas ligtas para kay baby

✅ Simulan ang eksklusibong pagpapasuso sa unang 6 na buwan
✅ Ipagpatuloy ang pagpapasuso at magsimula ng masustansyang pagkain sa mga bata mula 6 na buwan pataas
✅ Tiyaking nakakakain si Nanay ng masustansyang pagkain, may sapat na pahinga, at nasusuportahan sa kaniyang emotional needs.