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What is the primary focus of the Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) program?
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?
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?
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)?
What is the main objective of the Rooming-in and Breastfeeding Act (RA 7600)?
What is the main purpose of the Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) Program in the Philippines?
What is the main purpose of the Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) Program in the Philippines?
What is the role of a Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) in the community?
What is the role of a Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) in the community?
What was mandated by Presidential Decree 1569 regarding the deployment of Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS)?
What was mandated by Presidential Decree 1569 regarding the deployment of Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS)?
What qualifications are expected of a Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) according to the text?
What qualifications are expected of a Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) according to the text?
What is one of the requirements to become a barangay nutrition scholar?
What is one of the requirements to become a barangay nutrition scholar?
What is the focus of the Philippine IYCF Program in relation to the First 1,000 Days?
What is the focus of the Philippine IYCF Program in relation to the First 1,000 Days?
What is one of the benefits provided to barangay nutrition scholars?
What is one of the benefits provided to barangay nutrition scholars?
What is the age requirement to be eligible as a barangay nutrition scholar?
What is the age requirement to be eligible as a barangay nutrition scholar?
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IYCF Program Focus
IYCF Program Focus
Increasing breastfeeding and other feeding habits.
Barangay Nutrition Program Support
Barangay Nutrition Program Support
Strengthened by Presidential Decree No. 1569.
NNC Memorandum 2017-011
NNC Memorandum 2017-011
Provides medical/survivorship assistance to Barangay Nutrition Scholars.
Rooming-in and Breastfeeding Act (RA 7600)
Rooming-in and Breastfeeding Act (RA 7600)
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Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) Role
Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) Role
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BNS Community Care
BNS Community Care
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PD 1569 Mandate (BNS)
PD 1569 Mandate (BNS)
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BNS Qualifications
BNS Qualifications
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BNS Education Requirement
BNS Education Requirement
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Philippine IYCF & 1000 Days
Philippine IYCF & 1000 Days
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BNS Benefit - Allowance
BNS Benefit - Allowance
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BNS Age Requirement
BNS Age Requirement
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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.
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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.
