Nutrition Month 2026: Integrating Nutrition and Environmental Stewardship for Filipino Health

Nutrition Month 2026: Integrating Nutrition and Environmental Stewardship for Filipino Health

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  NUTRITION MONTH 2026 Nutrisyonat Kalikasan, Ating Pangalagaan! 52nd Celebration | July 2026
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  Since 1974, thePhilippines has dedicated the month of July to nutrition awareness. Presidential Decree No. 491: Also known as “The Nutrition Act of the Philippines.” 52nd Year: Over five decades of mobilizing multi-sectoral action to improve Filipino health. Strategy: Integrating environmental stewardship with the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN). The National Mandate
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  Two Halves, OneGoal The 2026 logo is a visual synthesis of our priorities: Symbolism of the Logo
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  Which law mandatesthe annual celebration of Nutrition Month in July? Think about the foundation of our national nutrition strategy... Interactive Check: Section 1
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  INFORM Disseminate facts on howclimate change impacts our food systems. INSPIRE Encourage families to adopt environmentally conscious diets. REVITALIZE Collaborate with LGUs and sectors for climate- resilient products. INVEST Advocate for policies that prioritize the climate-nutrition link. The 4 Strategic Objectives
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  SECTION II Environmental Impact onNutrition Climate change is not just an environmental issue—it is a nutrition crisis. Disrupted ecosystems mean disrupted plates. 33% Food System's share of Global GHG Emissions The food we eat contributes to about 1/3 of global greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, food systems are the primary victims of the climate shocks they help cause.
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  Rising Levels reducefood quality: Environmental Stress Impact Source: FAO & IPCC Reports 2024/2025 • Micronutrient Dilution: Elevated reduces concentrations of Iron, Zinc, and Protein in staple crops. • Vitamin Loss: Studies show up to 30% decrease in folate and B-vitamins in rice under climate stress. • Economic Burden: Scarcity drives up the price of nutrient- dense foods (fruit, fish, veg). The Science of Hidden Hunger
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  How does elevatedatmospheric carbon dioxide ( ) affect staple crops like rice? Remember the concept of "Hidden Hunger"... Interactive Check: Section 2
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  Climate-related food insecurityaffects these groups disproportionately: Infants & Children: Stunting risks increase during droughts/floods. Pregnant Women: Higher micronutrient needs are harder to meet when prices spike. Smallholder Farmers: Those who grow the food are often the most food-insecure. Who is at Highest Risk?
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  INDIVIDUAL Reduce food waste;choose local and seasonal produce. FAMILY Establish home gardens; plan meals to minimize waste. GOVERNMENT Integrate nutrition into climate adaptation policies. PRIVATE SECTOR Adopt climate-friendly production and plastic-free packaging. INSTITUTIONS Integrate sustainability into educational curricula. COMMUNITY Support local Kadiwa centers and community farms. Call to Action: Shared Responsibility
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  Which of thefollowing is a simple individual action that supports both nutrition and nature? Supporting local farmers is a double win... Interactive Check: Section 3
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  Salamat sa Pakikinig! Nutrisyonat Kalikasan, Ating Pangalagaan! Open for Questions and Discussion info@nnc.gov.ph National Nutrition Council Official
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