Did you know that - the most important meal is breakfast?

Having a good healthy breakfast is important in balancing blood glucose levels.

Did you know that meat tenderizers are synthesized from the papaya fruit.

Did you know that- strawberries have more vitamin C than the oranges.

Nutrition is the science that interprets the interaction of nutrients and other substances
in food (e.g. phytonutrients,anthocyanins, tannins, etc.) in relation to maintenance,
growth, reproduction, health and disease of an organism. It includes food intake,
absorption, assimilation, biosynthesis, catabolism and excretion.
The National Nutrition Council (NNC) announces the theme for this years Nutrition Month celebration in
July which is
First 1000 Days ni baby pahalagahan para sa malusog na kinabukasan.
The theme focuses on the first 1000 days of life starting from conception and before the second birthday
of the child. It is during this period when growth faltering happens. Many studies have shown a link
between undernutrition, especially stunting, in the first years of life and overnutrition in the later years.
Thus, the First 1000 Days has been called the golden window of opportunity for a comprehensive
package of nutrition and related interventions to achieve significant changes in reduction in child stunting,
underweight and wasting, at the same time contribute to complete child development.
Highlighting the First 1000 Days during Nutrition Month in July 2016 aims to create awareness on the
importance of proper infant and young child feeding practices, particularly exclusive breastfeeding for the
first 6 months and giving appropriate complementary food after six months while continuing
breastfeeding. The celebration also aims to promote collaboration among various stakeholders both at
the national and local levels for programs serving families with pregnant mothers and children less than 2
years old. The 2016 Nutrition Month celebration will also serve as a venue for the launching of the Early
Childhood Care and Development Intervention Package (ECCD-IP) for the First 1000 Days.
The NNC leads the ECCD-IP First 1000 Days program which aims to contribute to the full development of
the child through integrated services of health, nutrition, early education, and social services for improved
quality of the countrys human resource base as a contribution to reduce poverty. It addresses the call for
a "holistic approach to the provision of health, nutrition, education, and social welfare services to children
0-8 years of age", but with an even more refined focus on the first 1000 days of life. Specifically, the
ECCD-IP First 1000 Days aims to: 1) reduce mortality and morbidity rates among children 0-23 months
old; 2) reduce the prevalence of stunting and wasting among children 0-23 months old; and 3) increase
the percentage of children 0-23 months old meeting developmental milestones. The ECCD-IP First 1000
Days will be implemented in the Accelerated and Sustainable Anti-Poverty Program (ASAPP)
municipalities and cities from the Category 1 provinces covering a total of 9 regions, 10 provinces, 10
cities and 42 municipalities, from 2016-2018.
The NNC encourages all sectors to plan and celebrate Nutrition Month in July along this theme. The
NNC shall coordinate with national and local governments, non-government organizations, private sector,
media, the academe, and other stakeholders to increase awareness about the First 1000 Days.
The chosen theme is a modification of the theme contest entry Unang 1000 days in baby pahalagahan
para sa malusog na kinabukasan which was submitted by Ms. Desiree P. Reyes of Mayondon, Los
Baos, Laguna.

Vitamin A - Important for vision, reproductive function, and normal cell reproduction. Beta-carotene, a
precursor to Vitamin A, helps to fight disease-causing free radicals. Vitamin A is found in milk products,
organ meats, and fish oils. Beta-carotene is found in colorful vegetables, such as carrots, broccoli,
spinach, and sweet potatoes.
Vitamin B-1 - (thiamine) processes carbohydrates into energy and is necessary for nerve cell function.
Breads and cereals are often fortified with thiamine, though it is also found in whole grains, fish, lean
meats, and dried beans.
Vitamin B-2 - (riboflavin) helps the production of red blood cells and is important for growth.
Vitamin B-3 - (niacin) helps control cholesterol, processes alcohol, maintains healthy skin, and converts
carbohydrates to energy.
Vitamin B-6 - (pyridoxine) is important in the production of hormones such as serotonin, dopamine, and
melatonin, as well as for processing amino acids.
Vitamin B-12 - A crucial component of DNA replication and nerve cell regulation. It is found in milk
products, poultry, meat, and shellfish.
Vitamin C - Important in wound healing and acts as an antioxidant. It also helps the body absorb iron. It's
found in citrus fruits, potatoes, and greens.
Vitamin D - Helps the body absorb calcium, which creates healthy bones and teeth. The body can
synthesize Vitamin D after exposure to sunshine, but it can also be found in fortified milk products and
cereals, as well as in fish.
Vitamin E - Helps to combat free radicals, which can damage our cells. It's found in nuts and seeds,
green leafy vegetables, corn, asparagus, and wheat germ.
Vitamin K - What makes the blot clot? While our bodies produce some Vitamin K, it can also be found in
vegetables like cauliflower and cabbage.

Sa mga katutubong wika sa kapuluang Pilipinas, ang mga sumusunod ay tanyag at malimit
gamitin sa bawat rehiyon ng bansa;
Filipino: Ang pangunahing wika sa bansa. Ito ay nakasalig sa pangunguna ng Tagalog kasunod ng iba
pang umiiral na mga pagbigkas sa Pilipinas.
Tagalog: Pangunahing wika ng mga naninirahan sa Katimugang bahagi ng Luzon. Sinasalita ng 24% ng
kabuuang bilang ng mga Pilipino sa buong kapuluan. Taal na gamit sa mga lalawigan
ng Cavite, Laguna, Bataan, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon (kilala rin sa tawag na CALABARZON). Ginagamit
rin ito sa mga lalawigan ng Mindoro, Marinduque,Romblon, at Palawan (kilala rin sa tawag
na MIMAROPA). Ito rin ang pangunahing wika ng Pambansang Punong Rehiyon na siyang kabisera ng
bansa.
Ilocano: Kilala rin sa tawag na Iloko. Pangunahing wika ng mga naninirahan sa Hilagang Luzon. Gamit
sa Rehiyon 1 at 2.
Panggasinan: Gamit sa lalawigan ng Pangasinan at ilang bahagi ng Hilagang Luzon at Gitnang Luzon.
Kapampangan: Pangunahing wika ng mga naninirahan sa Gitnang Luzon.
Bikolano: Pangunahing wika ng mga naninirahan sa Timog-Silangang Luzon.
Sebwano: Tinatawag ding Bisaya. Pangunahing wika ng Lalawigan ng Cebu, Silangang Negros, Bohol at
malaking bahagi ng Mindanao. Tinatayang sinasalita ng 27% ng kabuuang populasyon ng bansa.
Hiligaynon: Tinatawag ding Ilonggo. Gamit sa mga lalawigan sa pulo ng Panay at Kanlurang Negros.
Waray-Waray: Gamit sa Silangang Visayas tulad ng mga lalawigan sa mga pulo ng Samar at Leyte.

Go foods are the type of a food group that provides energy, hence the name "go".
Examples of this type of food group are bread,rice cereals and other foods that
primarily provides carbohydrates. Go foods, help you run, jump and play all day.

Grow foods are foods that enhances growth development. Foods like milk, yogurt,

cheese and other dairy products are types of this food group. They help you to grow
big and strong.

Glow foods are foods that enhances the quality or the "Glow" of our skin.
This foods are rich in vitamin D that is important for the development of a healthy
skin.
Green-leafy vegetables and fruits are examples of this food group.
They help you have shiny hair and sparkly eyes.

Buwan ng Wika 2016 tema: Filipino: Wika ng Karunungan

Kada Agosto ng bawat taong-akademiko, ang Buwan ng Wika ay isa sa mga pinaka-aabangang
kaganapan sa lahat ng mga paaralan, mapa-elementarya, sekondarya, at maging sa kolehiyo.
Ayon sa Memorandum #24 s. 2016 ng Department of Education, maaaring gamitin ng mga paaralan ang
mga sumusunod na sub-tema sa pag-oorganisa ng kanilang mga gawain:
1) Filipino: Wika ng Edukasyon at Kalinangan
2) Intektuwalisadong Wikang Pambansa, Wika ng Umuunlad na Bansa
3) Pagsasalin: Susi sa pagtamo at papapalaganap ng mga kaalaman at karunungan
4) Ang Filipino ay Wika ng Saliksik
Ipinagdiriwang ng mga paaralan sa buong bansa ang Buwan ng Wika sa pamamagitan ng ibat ibang
gawain gaya ng sabayang pagbigkas, dula-dulaan, sayaw-awit o sayawit, pagsulat ng sanaysay, at iba
pa.

Si Manuel Luis Quezon y Molina ay kilala bilang Ama ng Wikang Filipino. Tinagurian ding Ama
ng Republika ng Pilipinas, siya ang naging unangPangulo ng Commonwealth ng Pilipinas sa ilalim ng
pamahalaang Amerikano noong simula ng ika-20 siglo. Bagamat hindi kinilala ng ibang bansa ang
naunang Republica Filipina na siyang pamahalaang rebolusyunaryo ni Emilio Aguinaldo, si Quezon ay
itinuturing ng mga Filipino bilang ikalawang Pangulo lamang ng bansa, sumunod kay Aguinaldo. Si
Quezon ay tinatawag ding Ama ng Kasarinlang Pilipino dahil sa kanyang mga ginawa upang isulong
ang kasarinlan ng Pilipinas mula sa pamahalaang Amerikano.

Si Francisco Baltazar (Abril 2, 1788Pebrero 20, 1862) mas kilala bilang Francisco Balagtas, ay
tinuturing bilang isa sa mga magagaling na Pilipinong manunulat. Florante at Laura ang kanyang
pinakakilalang obra maestra.

Tatag ng Wikang Filipino, Lakas ng Pagka-Filipino

ni: Avon Adarna
Ang wika ay apoy nagbibigay-init,
Sa sanggol na hulog ng anghel sa langit,
Ang inang kumalong at siglang umawit,
Wikang Filipino ang siyang ginamit.
Ang wika ay tubig - na nagpapaputi,
Ng pusong may sala at bahid ng dumi,
Manalangin lamang at saka magsisi,
At patatawarin ng Poong mabuti!
Ang wika ay hangin siyang bumubuhay,
Sa patid na hinga ng kulturang patay,
Itoy nagbibigay ng siglang mahusay,
Sa mga tradisyon at pagtatagumpay.
Ang wika ay bato - na siyang tuntungan,
Nitong mga paa ng mahal na bayan,
Wika ay sandigan nitong kasarinlan,
Sa bundok o burol, maging kapatagan.
May alab ng apoy at lakas ng bato,
At kinang ng tubig na wari ay ginto,
Wikang Filipinoy matatag na hukbo
Na lakas ng iyong pagka-Filipino!

It is good to choose the food I eat.

Nutritious food is what i need.
To make me grow,
And make me go!
For a smarter me,
And a happy me.
I ask a little sugar, please.
Some poultry, fish, dry beans, and cheese.
More veggies, fruits, and juice I take,
With loads of rice and bread that's baked.
But don't forget my water please,
The drink that's best and not the least.

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Healthy eating tip: Reduce sugar

TRIVI
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Aside from portion size, perhaps the single biggest problem with the
modern Western diet is the amount of added sugar in our food. As well
as creating weight problems, too much sugar causes energy spikes
and has been linked to diabetes, depression, and even an increase in
suicidal behaviors in young people. Reducing the amount of candy and
desserts you eat is only part of the solution as sugar is also hidden in
foods such as bread, cereals, canned soups and vegetables, pasta
sauce, margarine, instant mashed potatoes, frozen dinners, low-fat
meals, fast food, and ketchup. Your body gets all it needs from sugar
naturally occurring in food so all this added sugar just means a lot of
empty calories.

NEWS
BITS

Healthy eating tip: Eat healthy carbs and whole grains

INFOR
MATIO
N

Good fats
Monounsaturated fats from avocados, nuts (like almonds,
hazelnuts, and pecans), and seeds (such as pumpkin and
sesame).
Polyunsaturated fats, including Omega-3s, found in fatty
fish such as salmon, herring, mackerel, anchovies, sardines,
and some cold water fish oil supplements. Good vegetarian
sources of polyunsaturated fats include flaxseed and walnuts.

NEWS

Choose healthy carbohydrates and fiber sources, especially whole

grains, for long-lasting energy. Whole grains are rich in phytochemicals
and antioxidants, which help to protect against coronary heart disease,
certain cancers, and diabetes.
Healthy eating tip 9: Enjoy healthy fats
Despite what you may have been told, not all fats are unhealthy. While
bad fats can increase your risk of certain diseases, good fats are
essential to physical and emotional health. Foods rich in certain
omega-3 fats, for example, can reduce your risk of cardiovascular
disease, improve your mood, and help prevent dementia.

Bad fats
Trans fats, found in processed foods, vegetable shortenings,
margarines, crackers, candies, cookies, snack foods, fried
foods, baked goods, or anything with partially hydrogenated
oil in the ingredients, even if it claims to be trans-fat free.