Heightening National Wholesomeness

          We annually celebrate health and nutrition of us, Filipinos. According to the Presidential Decree 491 in 1974, Nutrition Month should be held every July. The National Nutrition Council is in charge to coordinate and lead the nationwide campaign.

   

 

The theme for the 2019 Nutrition Month is “ Kumain nang wasto at maging aktibo… push natin ‘to!” The theme encourages everyone to advocate and remind them the importance of healthy diets, more physical activity than sedentary behavior. Pushing the advocacy means that each and every one can contribute to better nutrition and physical activity for better health.

  With the help of this annual campaign, Filipinos can be reminded to value our health by eating the right kind of food so you can grow properly and be healthy. Different activities are held in every school in the country, like poster making, nutria-jingle, and many more stuffs that influence them and promote health and nutrition. Through these activities, students can be reminded of proper diet, eating nutritious foods, and others.

  This nationwide celebration does not only give us fun and enjoyment but it also has a bigger purpose. It encourages us to eat healthy and to be physically active.

Reference: http://media.philstar.com/images/the-philippine-star/lifestyle/health-and-family/20160705/lif11E.jpg

https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/07/01/nutrition-month-2019-kicks-off/