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Tagged as having the lowest malnutrition prevalence rate of 4.17% in Region XII for 2012, Koronadal’s seat in the Hall of Fame as Nutrition National Awardee since 2005 is definitely sealed off as revealed by Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Arceli M. Latonio, in her message as Guest Speaker during the Opening Program of the culmination activity of the this year’s Nutrition Month celebration, July 30, 2013, Rizal Park of Koronadal.
With such a feat, Latonio further challenged the LGU under the leadership of Mayor Peter B. Miguel to work harder towards zero malnutrition, though how ambitious it might sound.
In pursuit of the 39th nationwide celebration of the Nutrition Month every July, five major events along the theme “Gutom at malnutrisyon, sama-sama nating wakasan!” (Together we can end poverty and malnutrition!) were conducted in Koronadal.
Taking part in the country’s efforts to highlight the importance of nutrition and physical well-being, the city government reeled off the celebration with a Nutri-Fun Run last July 9, 2013. Aside from the wellness and health benefits of running, the organizers foresee that it is the best way to start the day hale and hearty thru a footrace from the old city hall to the new city hall. After the run, participants engaged in a physical fitness exercise known as KARAKASA followed by a short opening program at the City Hall Lobby.
Meanwhile, to raise awareness and knowledge on malnutrition and called unto the public to be pro-active in combating hunger and malnutrition in the community, series of symposiums had been conducted in the different Public High Schools in the city. Dr. Stephen Mortera,MI along with some City Health nurses lectured on the Effects of Hunger and Malnutrition and the ill Effects of Drugs in the Human Body.
Further, to cap this year’s campaign, a Nutri-Quiz-on-Air was broadcasted live at Bombo Radio Koronadal on July 21. 13 public and private elementary schools and 12 public and private secondary schools participated in the said contest.
To conclude the monthlong celebration, a culmination program was staged at the Rizal Park. One of the highlights of the celebration is the Cooking Contest, showcasing menus with high nutritional value, delicacies and products prepared and cooked by the participants from the 27 barangays led by their officials and Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS).
To challenge their creativity and skills, 13 students from the different Highschools and college institutions competed in a poster making contest. Concept was based on this year’s theme.
Meanwhile, City Mayor Peter B. Miguel remain committed to the advocacies and programs of the City Nutrition Office headed by City Nutrition Action Officer Veronica Daut in promoting good health and eliminating the rate of hunger and malnutrition which is prevalent among children in the far flung areas of the city.
Nutrition Month Celebration Winners!
Quiz on Air
Elementary level:
1st place: Tonie Henrietta Demisana( NDMU-IBED)
2nd place: Feonnie Kim Inocencio (Notre Dame of Siena School of Marbel)
3rd Place: Kaykie Pasamonte (Siok Elem.School )
Secondary level:
1st place: Alyssa Cutin (Mary Land School Inc.)
2nd place: Danielle Marie Abantao (Notre Dame of Siena School of Marbel
2nd place: Dinn Glea Marie Caday (Marbel 7 National High School)
Cooking Contests
1st place: Barangay Sto.Niño
2nd place: Barangay Zone II
3rd Place: Barangay San Jose
Poster Making Contest
1st place: Niel Mar Crade Silvederio (KNCHS)
2nd place: Joava Berbo (Green Valley College)
3rd Place:Edgie Antonio (Saravia National High School)
By: Carol Mariano
