THE Ilocos Norte provincial government, through the Provincial Nutrition Action Office (PNAO), has kicked-off the celebration of this year’s Nutrition Month with sustained programs on health and wellness.
The nutrition month is an annual campaign under the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) that aims to foster a healthy community.
The theme for this year’s celebration, “Sa PPAN Sama-Sama sa Nutrisyong Sapat para sa Lahat,” underscores the importance of collective efforts to ensure adequate nutrition for the people.
“Nutrition is important for the health and well-being of our community. We, in the Provincial Government, ensure that every Ilokano has access to the nutrition they need,” Gov. Matthew Marcos Manotoc said.
As part of the celebration, PNAO organized a province-wide community outreach for nutrition with the slogan “Biggest Loser” which aims to encourage the Ilokanos to achieve and maintain healthy weights, thereby reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and certain types of cancer.