Victorias Joins Nutrition Month Celebration

In relation to the observance to the 36th Nutrition Month Celebration, the City government of Victorias through the City Nutrition Committee (CNC) has set various nutrition activities for 2010, which is centered on the theme “Sa Pagkaing Tama at Sapat, Wastong Timbang ni Baby ang Katapat.”

One of the highlights of the celebration was the launching of Pabasa sa Nutrition, an informal and fun way of discussing healthy practices with mothers. Pabasa sa Nutrition was designed to empower women in reducing their family’s vulnerability to malnutrition through the adoption of proper nutrition practices and healthy lifestyles. Mothers were provided Play N Learn Kit (courtesy of Nutrition Council of the Philippines), an educational materials and tools to learn more about healthy eating habits. Presently the City Nutrition Committee had already conducted Pabasa sa Nutrition to nine barangays.

Apart from those activities the Lutuing Pinoy, Search for Barangay Nutrition Scholar, Gulayan sa Barangay, Gulayan sa Eskwelahan, and feeding program were conducted by City Nutrition Committee.
The month-long activities was participated by City Officials, Barangay Nutrition Committees, schools and partner NGOs.

W I N N E R S:

LUTUING PINOY
1st - Barangay 16
(Coco Spaghetti)

2nd - Barangay 18
(Chicken Arroz with Malunggay Balls)

3rd – Barangay 19-A
(Vege Tuna La Pasta)

SEARCH FOR BARANGAY
NUTRITION SCHOLAR
ANGELES NOVERA,
Barangay 12
also a nominee for
Regional Barangay Nutrition Scholar

GULAYAN SA BARANGAY
1st- Barangay. 5
2nd – Barangay 12
3rd – Barangay 19-A

GULAYAN SA ESKWELAHAN
1st – Vict. North Elementary School,
2nd – VICMICO Elementary School.