DepEd enjoins public, private schools in celebration of 2019 Nutrition Month 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Merlina Hernando-MalipotTo increase awareness on the importance of proper nutrition, the Department of Education (DepEd) enjoined all public and private schools to participate in the celebration of the 2019 Nutrition Month this July. With theme “Kumain nang wasto at maging aktibo… Push natin ‘to!,” DepEd said that the Nutrition Month celebration aims to “promote the consumption of healthy diets, increased physical activity, and reduced sedentary behavior through activities of daily living among individuals and families.” The observation of the Nutrition Month is led by the National Nutrition Council (NCC). During the Nutrition Month celebration, DepEd also reminded school heads to highlight the policy and guidelines on healthy food and beverage choices among learners. Meanwhile, Save the Children Philippines Health and Nutrition Advisor Dr. Amado Parawan said government programs on maternal and child health and nutrition should focus on priority areas with high malnutrition rates – mostly in conflict affected areas in Mindanao.

Source: Manila Bulletin July 08, 2019 14:48 UTC