Resolution Nutritional Guidance For Filipinos
Resolution Nutritional Guidance For Filipinos
Province of Romblon
Municipality of Romblon
OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY
BARANGAY AGNIPA
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Absent: NONE
WHEREAS, Section 15, Article II of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that
“The state shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill
consciousness among them;
WHEREAS, Republic Act 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code
1991 stats that Local Government Units (LGU) shall endeavor to provide health services
which include the implementation of programs on maternal child care;
WHEREAS, in the people – centered nutrition vision for the better and progressive
barangay in the Municipality of Odiongan and not just mere recipients of the program
implementation of health services for our beloved children;
WHEREAS, the Food and Nutrition Research Institute – Department of Science and
Technology (FNRI – DOST), through an inter-agency and multi-disciplinary technical
working group, developed the 2012 National Guidelines for Filipinos by undertaking the
necessary process including multi-sectoral consultations;
1. Eat a variety of foods every day to get the nutrients needed by the body.
2. Breastfeed infants while continuing breastfeeding for 2 years and beyond for optimum
growth and development.
3. Eat more vegetables and fruits every day to get the essential vitamins, minerals and
fiber for regulation of body processes.
4. Consume fish, lean meat, poultry, egg, dried beans or nuts daily for growth and repair
of body tissues.
5. Consume milk, milk products and other calcium-rich food such as small fish and
shellfish, every day for healthy bones and teeth.
6. Consume safe foods and water to prevent diarrhea and other food and water-borne
diseases.
8. Limit intake of salty, fried, fatty and sugar-rich foods to prevent cardiovascular
diseases.
9. Attain normal body weight through proper diet and moderate physical activity to
maintain good health and help prevent obesity.
10. Be physically active, make healthy food choices, manage stress, avoid alcoholic
beverages and do not smoke to help prevent lifestyle-related non-communicable diseases.
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