Nutrition Council targets 'zero malnutrition' in Central Visayas

By: Philippine News Agency August 6, 2012 9:51 AM

InterAksyon.com The online news portal of TV5

CEBU CITY - An official of the National Nutrition Council 7 said it has zero malnutrition goal in Central Visayas, composed of the provinces of Cebu, Bohol, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor.

NNC 7 regional nutrition coordinator Dr. Parolita Mission urges all local government units (LGUs) to reduce the percentage of malnutrition in their localities.

There should be no increase in malnutrition incidents, Mission said.

She said NNC 7 is close to achieving its goal because of its increased efforts to implement the nutrition programs of LGUs in the region.

She hailed Talibon, Bohol for scoring 98 percent in the recent evaluation of the local level plan implementation of the Sustainable Programs for Progressive Municipality campaign.

This campaign provides Talibons 25 barangays with birthing clinics. It encourages gardening for food security and raises funds for the program.

Talibon won the Maintenance Award for exemplary performance for six consecutive years.

Outranking the other cities in the region, Toledo City was awarded this years Outstanding City in the Region with a score of 93 percent.

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Nutrition Council targets 'zero malnutrition' in Central Visayas

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