Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 37 million children under the age of five years are overweight, while some 149 million are stunted.
According to the World Health Organization , an estimated 37 million children under the age of five years are overweight, while some 149 million are stunted.
The “Barangay Nutrition Scholar Handbook on Community Nutrition Services ” aims to enhance the capabilities of barangay nutrition scholars by aligning with the technical skills required for Community Nutrition services NC II Technical Education and Skills Development Authority certification.
A Tesda certificate could pave the way for them to secure more stable employment within the community. The certification indicates that they possess the competencies required by Presidential Decree 1569, which mandates the presence of BNS in every barangay.THE country is dealing with the triple burden of malnutrition: undernutrition including stunting , wasting , and underweight ; increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity; and micronutrient deficiency.
Additionally, one in every five adolescents is stunted. Undernutrition usually results from poor diet. However, processed foods and those containing refined sugar are generally blamed for obesity, which in turn, causes heart disease and diabetes.EXPERTS from UP Manila’s Department of Nutrition at the College of Public Health, are currently drafting the handbook in coordination with NNC.
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