GOA Municipal Nutrition Office

14/11/2025

12/11/2025

𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲!

The first 1,000 days from pregnancy until your child’s 2nd birthday is a golden window for growth and development.

After 6 months of exclusive breastfeeding, it’s time to start complementary feeding — giving your baby safe, nutritious, and age-appropriate foods while continuing breastfeeding.

✅ Start with soft, mashed foods rich in iron and other nutrients.
✅ Introduce a variety of fruits, vegetables, and protein sources.
✅ Practice responsive feeding — be patient, gentle, and encouraging.
✅ Continue breastfeeding up to 2 years and beyond!
Good nutrition today builds a healthier, smarter, and stronger generation tomorrow. 💚

08/11/2025

Lumakas pa ang Bagyong "UWAN" na ngayon ay isa ng typhoon. Muling pinaaalalahan ang lahat na mag-ingat, maghanda, at sumunod sa mga abiso ng awtoridad. Narito ang mga dapat gawin bago, habang, at matapos ang bagyo:

07/11/2025

LGU Goa stands strong for better nutrition through food fortification👍🏻

Ngayong November 7 ay Food Fortification Awareness Day, ipinapaalala ng Republic Act No. 8976 (Food Fortification Act of 2000) na ang pagpapatibay ng ating pagkain na may dagdag na Bitamina at Mineral ay sandigan sa paglaban sa micronutrients deficiency Sama-sama nating itaguyod ang kalusugan para sa lahat! 🥣

Today, we, the National Nutrition Council (NNC), join the nation in celebrating National Food Fortification Day!

This observance highlights the importance of fortifying staple foods such as rice, flour, cooking oil, and salt with essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, Iron, and Iodine. Food fortification helps address micronutrient deficiencies, strengthen the immune system, and promote better health and productivity among Filipinos.

The NNC continues to advocate for accessible and nutritious food for all, ensuring that no Filipino is left behind in the fight against malnutrition. Patuloy tayong tumangkilik ng mga fortified food products, lalo na ang may Sangkap Pinoy Seal at Saktong Iodine sa Asin (SISA) Seal!

Together, let us support food fortification as a key strategy toward a healthier and more nourished Philippines.

05/11/2025

🌟 Day 1 | Youth Health Summit 2025 🌟

As a proud partner of the Youth Health Summit, the Nutrition Team joined the event with an exciting and meaningful activity focused on overweight prevention and nutrition awareness!

Through BMI and body fat analysis, participants got to learn more about their current weight and nutritional status.

To make our booth even more fun, we launched the “Think to Win, Fit to Win” Challenge!
Participants showed off their energy and fitness by jumping rope, stretching, hula-hooping, or lifting small dumbbells then tested their knowledge by answering nutrition questions for a chance to win exciting prizes!

A huge thank you to our ever-supportive leaders Mayor Raquel S. Lim, Vice Mayor Michael Pan, and Kons. Pinky & Blessy for joining the fun and promoting wellness with us!

Let’s keep moving, and living healthy together!

05/11/2025

𝐁𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥’𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐋𝐆𝐔𝐬 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥

September 30, 2025 | Legazpi City - Hard work truly pays off! LGUs evaluated by the Provincial Nutrition Evaluation Teams (PNETs) also shined at the 2025 Bicol Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony, earning the prestigious Green Banner (GB) Seal of Compliance Award for 2024. The GB Compliance Award is given to LGUs that achieve an overall rating of at least 85%, with no average score below 60% in any dimension.

The 2024 Green Banner Awardees are:
Albay: Camalig, Libon, Polangui, Sto. Domingo, Pioduran, Guinobatan
Camarines Sur: San Jose, Buhi, Pamplona, Canaman, Magarao, Siruma, Goa, Baao
Camarines Norte: Jose Panganiban, Daet
Catanduanes: San Miguel
Sorsogon: Juban, Castilla, Barcelona, Bulusan, Pilar, Prieto Diaz, Casiguran, Irosin, Gubat, Magallanes

Congratulations to our LGUs for championing nutrition at the local level and proving that strong governance leads to better nutrition outcomes!

05/11/2025

Bago pa man siya ipanganak, nagsisimula na ang kwento ni baby.

Sa bawat kain ni nanay, sa bawat prenatal check-up, sa bawat yakap at patak ng breastmilk, unti-unting nabubuo ang pundasyon ng isang malusog na buhay.

Ang unang 1,000 araw — mula sa sinapupunan hanggang sa ika-2 kaarawan — ay panahon ng mabilis na paghubog ng utak at katawan. Dito nabubuo ang higit sa 1 milyong koneksyon sa utak kada segundo. Kapag kulang sa nutrisyon sa panahong ito, maaaring makaapekto ito sa paglaki, pagkatuto, at kinabukasan ni baby.

Kapag sapat ang alaga, may wastong pagkain, exclusive breastfeeding, at regular na check-up, mas malaki ang tsansang lumaking matalino, malakas, at handang mangarap si baby.

Tandaan, ang bawat pinggan, bawat yakap, at bawat bakuna ay puhunan para sa mas magandang bukas.

Dahil sa unang 1000 araw, bawat araw ay mahalaga.

25/10/2025

This week, we join the nation in raising awareness on the importance of keeping our food safe—from farm to fork.

Food safety is a cornerstone of good nutrition and a safeguard for the health and well-being of every Filipino family. By practicing proper food handling, thorough cooking, and safe storage, we can prevent foodborne illnesses and ensure that the nutrients in our meals are preserved and enjoyed.

Let us all take part in fostering a culture of food safety—at home, in schools, workplaces, and throughout our communities. Together, we can make every meal not only nourishing but also safe for everyone. Let us all remember, Safe food today means a healthy and stronger tomorrow.

23/10/2025

Noong nakaraang Martes isinagawa ang launching ng programa, kung saan unang nabigyan ng tulong ang mga residente ng Barangay Cagaycay.

Ayon kay Nutrition Officer II Joy Raizza Ramos, ang Nutri-Basket ay naglalaman ng bigas, gatas, pansit, oatmeal, asukal, mga delata, gulay, prutas, bitamina, at mga IEC materials o mga babasahing gabay tungkol sa tamang nutrisyon.

Paliwanag pa ni Ramos, kabilang sa mga prayoridad ng programa ang mga bedridden senior citizens dahil kabilang sila sa vulnerable group o mga taong higit na nangangailangan ng tulong, lalo na’t wala na silang kakayahang lumabas upang makabili ng masustansyang pagkain na kailangan ng kanilang katawan.

Sa pamamagitan ng house-to-house visitation, personal na inihatid ng mga kawani ng Municipal Nutrition Office ang mga Nutri-Basket sa bawat bahay ng mga benepisyaryo.

Samantala, tinatayang 50 senior citizens ang target na matulungan ng programa sa loob ng tatlong buwan, at nakatakda rin ang opisina na bumisita sa iba pang mga barangay sa mga susunod na araw. | 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗻, 𝗙𝗠𝗥 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀

23/10/2025

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗩𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆?

𝗜𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲 is essential for the production of thyroid hormones that help in growth, brain development, and metabolism. But did you know some groups are more at risk of iodine deficiency? ⚠️

💡 Nutri Tip: Use iodized salt every day in just the right amount to prevent iodine deficiency and its effects like goiter and developmental delays.