Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) Program
12 Questions
19 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the primary focus of the Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) program?

  • Promoting mental health in mothers
  • Ensuring survivorship assistance to mothers
  • Providing medical assistance to infants and young children
  • Increasing prevalence of breastfeeding and other feeding skills (correct)

    • Which legislation is focused on strengthening the Barangay Nutrition Program?

  • RA 10028 Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act
  • Presidential Decree No. 1569 (correct)
  • RA 8172 ASIN
  • AO 36, s 2010 Expanded Garantisadong Pambata (GP)

    • What is the purpose of NNC Memorandum No. 2017-011 referenced in the text?

  • Promotion of newborn screening
  • Providing salt iodization nationwide
  • Establishing Mother-Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
  • Guidelines for providing medical and survivorship assistance to Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) (correct)

    • What is the main objective of the Rooming-in and Breastfeeding Act (RA 7600)?

    <p>Increasing prevalence of breastfeeding and rooming-in practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) Program in the Philippines?

    <p>To monitor the nutritional status of children in every barangay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) in the community?

    <p>Care for the malnourished and the nutritionally vulnerable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was mandated by Presidential Decree 1569 regarding the deployment of Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS)?

    <p>Monitoring and improving the nutritional status of children nationwide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What qualifications are expected of a Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) according to the text?

    <p>Accountable to make community vision happen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the requirements to become a barangay nutrition scholar?

    <p>Being a high school graduate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the Philippine IYCF Program in relation to the First 1,000 Days?

    <p>Nurturing and nourishing mothers and children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the benefits provided to barangay nutrition scholars?

    <p>Monthly traveling allowance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the age requirement to be eligible as a barangay nutrition scholar?

    <p>More than 18 years old but younger than 60 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Program

    • The primary focus of the IYCF program is on promoting infant and young child feeding practices and improving nutrition during the First 1,000 Days.

    Legislation

    • The Republic Act No. 11148, or the "Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-Nanay Act", is focused on strengthening the Barangay Nutrition Program.

    NNC Memorandum No. 2017-011

    • The purpose of NNC Memorandum No. 2017-011 is to provide updated guidelines on the implementation of the Barangay Nutrition Program.

    Rooming-in and Breastfeeding Act (RA 7600)

    • The main objective of the Rooming-in and Breastfeeding Act (RA 7600) is to encourage and promote breastfeeding in the Philippines.

    Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) Program

    • The main purpose of the Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) Program is to improve the nutritional status of children and mothers in the community.
    • The role of a Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) is to implement nutrition programs and projects in the community.

    Presidential Decree 1569

    • Presidential Decree 1569 mandated the deployment of Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) to rural areas.

    Qualifications and Requirements

    • A Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) is expected to be a resident of the barangay, aged 18-40 years old, and a high school graduate.
    • One of the requirements to become a barangay nutrition scholar is to be a resident of the barangay.
    • The age requirement to be eligible as a barangay nutrition scholar is 18-40 years old.

    Benefits

    • One of the benefits provided to barangay nutrition scholars is a monthly stipend.

    First 1,000 Days

    • The focus of the Philippine IYCF Program in relation to the First 1,000 Days is on improving nutrition during this critical period.

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Description

    Explore the Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) Program, a human resource development strategy under the MhGap initiative. Learn about the recruitment, training, deployment, and supervision of volunteer workers known as barangay nutrition scholars. Understand the importance of this program in addressing nutritional challenges in communities.

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser