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What is the primary responsibility of a local chief executive in an LGU?
What is the primary responsibility of a local chief executive in an LGU?
- To oversee the development of urban planning
- To act as chair of the local nutrition committee (correct)
- To ensure the local government's financial stability
- To manage public health and safety measures
What aspect of nutrition does malnutrition refer to?
What aspect of nutrition does malnutrition refer to?
- Deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in nutrient intake (correct)
- Exclusively excessive intake of food
- Only undernutrition due to a lack of nutrients
- Only issues related to energy intake
Which document is the PDP 2017-2022 based on?
Which document is the PDP 2017-2022 based on?
- Philippine Sustainable Development Agenda
- Philippine Growth Framework
- AmBisyon Natin 2040 (correct)
- National Economic and Development Plan
What does the Philippine Institute of Nutrition (PIN) serve as?
What does the Philippine Institute of Nutrition (PIN) serve as?
Which entity is responsible for coordinating national food and agriculture efforts?
Which entity is responsible for coordinating national food and agriculture efforts?
What significant milestone in nutrition occurred in the Philippines in 1974?
What significant milestone in nutrition occurred in the Philippines in 1974?
What major law transferred health service responsibilities to local government units in the Philippines?
What major law transferred health service responsibilities to local government units in the Philippines?
What is the primary purpose of the Philippine Development Plan (PDP)?
What is the primary purpose of the Philippine Development Plan (PDP)?
Which of the following nutrients provides energy and is required by the body in larger quantities?
Which of the following nutrients provides energy and is required by the body in larger quantities?
What was the purpose of the Barangay Nutrition Scholar Decree (PD 1569) created in 1977?
What was the purpose of the Barangay Nutrition Scholar Decree (PD 1569) created in 1977?
Which document is primarily focused on addressing malnutrition issues in the Philippines?
Which document is primarily focused on addressing malnutrition issues in the Philippines?
What role does the National Nutrition Council play in the Philippines?
What role does the National Nutrition Council play in the Philippines?
What significant change occurred in 1987 regarding the National Nutrition Council?
What significant change occurred in 1987 regarding the National Nutrition Council?
What significant action does the Presidential Decree No. 491 represent?
What significant action does the Presidential Decree No. 491 represent?
Which regulation addresses the promotion of breastfeeding and marketing of breast milk substitutes?
Which regulation addresses the promotion of breastfeeding and marketing of breast milk substitutes?
Which of the following nutrients are classified as micronutrients?
Which of the following nutrients are classified as micronutrients?
What was the goal of the First National Nutrition Survey (NNS) conducted in 1978?
What was the goal of the First National Nutrition Survey (NNS) conducted in 1978?
Which type of nutrient is required by the body in smaller quantities but is essential for certain biological functions?
Which type of nutrient is required by the body in smaller quantities but is essential for certain biological functions?
When was the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) reorganized from the Food and Nutrition Research Center (FNRC)?
When was the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) reorganized from the Food and Nutrition Research Center (FNRC)?
What does the third chapter of the PDP 2023-2028 focus on?
What does the third chapter of the PDP 2023-2028 focus on?
What was the main function defined for FNRI after the reorganization in 1987?
What was the main function defined for FNRI after the reorganization in 1987?
What is the current name of the organization that was established in 1955?
What is the current name of the organization that was established in 1955?
What significant development occurred in 1974 regarding nutrition in the Philippines?
What significant development occurred in 1974 regarding nutrition in the Philippines?
Which organization was founded in 1959?
Which organization was founded in 1959?
What does undernutrition primarily refer to?
What does undernutrition primarily refer to?
Which entity was established to serve as a guide for the Philippine government's long-term development goals by 2040?
Which entity was established to serve as a guide for the Philippine government's long-term development goals by 2040?
What is the main focus of the National Nutrition Council (NNC) established in 1974?
What is the main focus of the National Nutrition Council (NNC) established in 1974?
In what year was the Food and Nutrition Research Center established?
In what year was the Food and Nutrition Research Center established?
Which of the following is NOT a focus area of the government plan Ambisyon Natin 2040?
Which of the following is NOT a focus area of the government plan Ambisyon Natin 2040?
What is one of the primary functions of the National Nutrition Council (NNC)?
What is one of the primary functions of the National Nutrition Council (NNC)?
Which of the following initiatives does the NNC undertake to support nutrition programs?
Which of the following initiatives does the NNC undertake to support nutrition programs?
What annual change was observed in stunting rates among 0-5 years old children from 2015 to 2018?
What annual change was observed in stunting rates among 0-5 years old children from 2015 to 2018?
Which priority area focuses on long-term food accessibility according to the NNC's objectives?
Which priority area focuses on long-term food accessibility according to the NNC's objectives?
How has the percentage of stunting changed from 2013 to 2021 among children?
How has the percentage of stunting changed from 2013 to 2021 among children?
Which of the following objectives is NOT part of the NNC's focus areas?
Which of the following objectives is NOT part of the NNC's focus areas?
What critical health issue does the NNC aim to address among women of reproductive age?
What critical health issue does the NNC aim to address among women of reproductive age?
Which of the following strategies does the NNC implement to combat malnutrition?
Which of the following strategies does the NNC implement to combat malnutrition?
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Study Notes
Nutrition Situation in the Philippines
- The Local Government Code of 1991 transferred responsibility for health services to Local Government Units (LGUs).
- Each LGU is headed by a local chief executive with executive and legislative powers and acts as chair of the local nutrition committee.
Philippine Development Plan (PDP) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- The PDP serves as a roadmap for the country's development.
- It aims for inclusive growth, high trust, a resilient society, and a globally competitive national economy.
- The AmBisyon Natin 2040 is a long-term plan designed to ensure that the visions of Filipinos by 2040 are realized.
- The PDP 2017-2022 aims to address malnutrition issues and their causes, with a particular focus on reducing vulnerabilities and protecting the purchasing power of Filipinos.
The Philippine Plan for Action for Nutrition
- Presidential Decree No. 491 (1974) established the National Nutrition Council (NNC), which designated July as "Nutrition Month" and established the Nutrition Center of the Philippines (NCP).
- The NNC was reorganized in 1987 and is responsible for:
- Formulating national policies on food and nutrition.
- Coordinating and providing technical assistance in planning, monitoring, and evaluating nutrition programs.
- Coordinating hunger mitigation and malnutrition prevention.
- Building capacities and competencies of nutrition stakeholders.
- Coordinating the release of resources for nutrition programs.
- Acting as a liaison with other government organizations, private sectors, and institutions.
Macro- and Micronutrient Malnutrition
- Macronutrients are nutrients that provide energy and are needed in large quantities for bodily functions and physical activities. They include protein, carbohydrates, and fats.
- Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals needed in small amounts but essential for the body's function, growth, and development.
- Malnutrition is caused by deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in energy and nutrient intake. It encompasses both undernutrition and over nutrition.
- Undernutrition includes chronic malnutrition, acute malnutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies.
- Overnutrition encompasses obesity and being overweight.
Key Historical Events
- 1947: Creation of the Philippine Institute of Nutrition (PIN) under the Office of the President.
- 1955: Organization of the Dietetics Association of the Philippines (DAP), currently known as the Nutritionist-Dietitian's Association of the Philippines (NDAP).
- 1958: Reorganization of the PIN into the Food and Nutrition Research Center (FNRC).
- 1959: Establishment of the Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines (NFP).
- 1971: Establishment of the Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines (NFP).
- 1974: Establishment of the National Nutrition Council (NNC).
- 1975: Reorganization of the FNRC into the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI).
- 1977:
- PD 1569: Creation of Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS).
- PD 1286: Regulation of the practice of Nutritionists and Dietitians (NDs).
- 1978: First National Nutrition Survey (NNS).
- 1983:
- EO 51 (Milk Code): Regulation of the marketing of breast milk substitute and promotion of breastfeeding.)
- 1987:
- EO 128: Redefinition of the functions of the FNRI upon reorganization of the National Science and Technology Authority (NSTA) to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).
Nutrition Statistics
- Stunting among 0-5-year-old children has decreased by 1% annually from 2015 to 2018.
- Stunting rates in 2013, 2015, 2018, 2019, and 2021 were 30.3%, 33.4%, 30.3%, 28.8%, and 26.7%, respectively.
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