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2018 Nutrition Month
- 1. JOFRED M. MARTINEZ,MAN, RN, LPT Nurse II Department of Education
- 2. “Napakasarap mabuhay ngsimple.” “Pasukin ang aking bahay kubo.” “Magtanim po tayo para makatulong sa kalikasan.” - Coco Martin Source: http://www.thereadersfile.com/2018/04/04/napakasarap-mabuhay-ng-simple-pasukin-ang-aking-bahay- kuboganito-pala-ang-gustong-buhay-ni-coco-martin/
- 3. FOOD GARDEN • Combinationof trees and many type of crops and small animals • Near or around the home (or workplace, schools, facilities) • Small area • Provides supplemental food
- 5. BAHAY KUBO Bahay kubo,kahit munti Ang halaman doon ay sari-sari Singkamas at talong Sigarilyas at mani Sitaw, bataw, patani Kundol, patola, upo't kalabasa Labanos, mustasa Sibuyas, kamatis Bawang at luya Sa paligid nito puno ng linga.
- 6. Why is food gardeningis for you and your family?
- 7. BETTER NUTRITION • Reliable sourceof additional food (need not be hungry) • Reduce micronutrient deficiencies • Improves quality of complementary food for babies starting 6 months • Eat better because of variety of available food (no picky eaters)
- 8. ADDITIONAL INCOME • Savings fromnot buying food • Selling extra produce • Value-adding produce • Return on investment: 1 is to 8
- 9. GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT •Eco-friendly gardening methods • Promotes bio-diversity • Cleaner air because of reduced carbon emission because food is no longer transported; plants absorb CO2 • Improve water and waste management
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- 11. HEALTH BENEFITS • Improve mood •Reduce depression, anxiety and stress • Reduce body mass index • Lower cholesterol and blood pressure • Reduce dementia in older people • Increase life satisfaction and quality of life Source: https://www.organiclesson.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2015/06/health-benefits-of-gardening-infographic.gif
- 12. But despite thebenefits… Home food production Percent of household Utilization of produce Household consumption Commercial purposes Both consumed and sold No produce yet With vegetable garden 67.7 79.1 1.5 17.6 1.8 With poultry/ livestock 50.1 46.4 13.9 37.5 2.1 With fish pond/fish pen 2.2 56.2 8.8 31.5 3.5 Source: 2008 National Nutrition Survey. DOST-FNRI.
- 13. Food gardening canreduce hunger and malnutrition • 67% of households can’t meet their food requirements • 33% of under-five children are stunted • 25% of pregnant women are nutritionally at- risk • 39% of infants and 25% of pregnant women are anemic • 34% of lactating women are iodine deficient Source: National Nutrition Surveys. DOST-FNRI.
- 14. WHAT PREVENTS PEOPLEFROM FOOD GARDENING? No land No time Lack know- how COMMON REASONS No water Lack capital Risk for pests
- 16. YOU CAN USEMAGIC! • One-square meter plot planted with “plant and forget” and “die hard” type of plants • Small but intensively planted vegetable garden. • Simple and orderly gardening system Magic Square Meter Garden Photo: https://www.pinterest.ph/aboutthegarden/square-metre-garden/
- 17. HAVE FAITH Food Alwaysin the Home (FAITH) Gardening Produces a continuous and sufficient supply of fresh vegetables for your family everyday with minimum cost, labor, and land utilization Photo: http://www.healthandlifestyle.com.ph/fighting- malnutrition-with-faith/
- 18. OR GO BIG! Bio-intensiveGardening (BIG) Technology • Deep digging • Raised plots followed by minimum tillage • Diversification by growing various indigenous vegetables • Use green tree fertilizers http://wholylocal.com/grow-biointensive-sustainable-mini-farming/
- 19. GARDENING IS JUSTA SNAP! • Technique of growing plants without soil and large space • Uses used styrofoam containers or plastic cups • Used SNAP hydroponics solution Simple Nutrient Addition Program (SNAP) Hydroponics http://hydroponics- snap.blogspot.com/2012/01/snap- hydroponics-what-is-snap.html *SNAP for Hydroponics is a trademark owned by the Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) and University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) (Co-ownership)
- 20. NO LAND? Urban orContainer Gardening Source: http://containergardeninginanrv.blogspot.com • Can use any type of container from plastic pots, plastic bottles, old tires, pails and sacks https://desertification.wordpress.com/2011/10/07/small-yard- container-gardening-to-be-multiplied-for-all-the-hungry-jojo-rom- willem-van-cotthem/
- 21. VERY LIMITED SPACE? VerticalGardening Source: http://www.goodshomedesign.com/amazing-salad-vertical- gardens/ • Space saving gardening • Plants have more access to sunlight • Easier watering • Above pest levels • Improves air circulation • Easier to harvest your food
- 22. SMALL ANIMALS AREPART OF FOOD GARDENING https://www.weedemandreap.com/how-much-space-need-raise-goats/
- 23. If you wantto know more about food gardening, check these out: • Local agriculture office for trainings, seeds, planting materials and small animals • Visit the Department of Agriculture website (www.da.gov.ph) and their regional field units • E-learning courses available at the Agricultural Training Institute website (ati.da.gov.ph) • Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI), Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources(BFAR) • Online groups on gardening
- 24. Why is foodgardening promoted this Nutrition Month? • To improve nutrition by increasing access to food through food gardening • To encourage the development of food gardens among families and in communities, schools, government offices, and workplaces • Mobilize various stakeholders to provide a fostering environment for sustainable food gardens
- 25. How can youhelp? Yes, you. 1. Policymakers to issue policies supportive to, and will increase investment for food gardening 2. Provision of free seminars and trainings on food gardening 3. Provision of seeds and other planting materials 4. Promote food gardening 5. Use produce from food gardens for feeding programs 6. Organize famers’ market as venue for food garden produce
- 26. What can youdo campaign for food gardening during Nutrition Month? 1. Hang Nutrition Month streamers 2. Conduct seminars on food gardening 3. Food gardening contests using produce from gardens 4. Spread the word through traditional and social media 5. Start your own food garden or help others have theirs.
- 27. Take home message Iwill start my food garden. I will have enough food and not be hungry. I will maintain proper nutrition. And so, I will live healthier and longer, Make some money too and Save the environment But most of all, I will be satisfied and happy.
- 28. HAPPY NUTRITION MONTH Formore details: National Nutrition Council 2332 Chino Roces Avenue Extension Taguig City, Philippines htt p://www.nnc. g ov.ph www.fa ceb ook .com / n n coff i ci a l www.t wi tter.com / N N C _O ff i ci a l www.you t u b e.com / u ser / N N C 1 9 7 4 i n fo@ n n c. g ov.p h Tel . ( 6 3 2 ) 8 4 3 - 0 1 4 2 Fax. ( 6 3 2 ) 8 1 6 - 4 2 3 9
- 29. JOFRED M. MARTINEZ,MAN, RN, LPT Nurse II Department of Education