RHU Gamu - Nutrition Services

25/11/2025

🌸Bantay Buntis sa Bawat Barangay 🌸

RHU Gamu together with IPHO Isabela joins in the conduct of BANTAY BUNTIS SA BAWAT BARANGAY with the advocacy theme Lab U NAY (Libre At Dekalidad na Buntis Serbis sa UHC Nakaagapay At Yaman ang Buhay)

Program highlight includes series of lecture with return demonstration on:
✅ Safe Motherhood
✅ Nutrition during Pregnancy and First 1000 Days
✅ Oral Health Care and Flouride Application
✅ Newborn Screening
✅ National Immunization Program

The said activity was attended by 52 pregnant women, and was given maternal kits as additional support to their pregnancy journey.

A mother's health is a family's strength. Let us work hand in hand for a safe, healthy, and joyful pregnancy.

14/11/2025

Provincial Nutrition Focal Point (PNFP) Clarisse Sapon and NO Designate Emi Nell Ramos conducted a monitoring visit to selected barangays included in the Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program in the municipality of Gamu.

PNFP Sapon emphasized the objectives of Tutok Kainan to the beneficiaries during the visit. PNFP Sapon inquired on the beneficiaries’ consumption of the commodities, the strategies they practice when feeding the commodities to their children, the frequency of their prenatal visits, and the supplements they receive from their Barangay Health Stations.

PNFP Sapon also conducted a short lecture on exclusive breastfeeding, Pinggang Pinoy, and complementary feeding. NO Ramos distributed micronutrient powders to the caregivers of the children aged 6-23 months.

The monitoring forms and reports on the monthly weighing of beneficiaries were also inspected by PNFP Sapon to ensure correct input of data and timely submission to the coordinator.

06/11/2025

Nais mo bang masiguro ang magandang kinabukasan ni baby?
Mula sa sinapupunan hanggang sa ika-2 kaarawan, bawat araw ay pagkakataon para magbigay ng tamang nutrisyon, sapat na alaga, at tuloy-tuloy na pagmamahal.
👉 Habang buntis at nagpapasuso, kumain ng masustansya at magpa checkup palagi.
👉 Mag exclusive breastfeeding sa unang 6 na buwan ni baby.
👉 Turuan si baby kumain ng iba’t ibang healthy food habang lumalaki.
Ang bawat simpleng hakbang ngayon ay may epekto sa kanyang kinabukasan. Kalusugan ni baby, simulan sa First 1000 Days!

06/11/2025

Breakfast is more than just the first meal of the day. It is also the fuel that powers children’s minds and bodies at the start of the day, supporting learning at school and daily growth.
A healthy breakfast provides children with sustained energy and supports the physical activities performed throughout the day. Studies show that eating breakfast helps students concentrate better in class and perform well academically.
Using the Pinggang Pinoy ® as a guide, a nutritious breakfast becomes easier to plan!
Aim for a balanced plate with:
𝗚𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 like rice, bread, or oatmeal, which provide energy to support bodily functions and physical activity.
𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 like eggs, fish, or milk needed for the growth and development of muscles, bones, and tissues.
𝗚𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 like fruits and vegetables, which are packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber needed to enhance immune function and promote healthy digestion.
Aside from these, adequate hydration is also important in maintaining body temperature and supporting physical and cognitive functions, including concentration, memory, and mood, which are crucial for learning.
Children get the right balance of nutrients to stay active, alert, and ready to learn by following Pinggang Pinoy ®!
Make every morning count. Serve a nutritious breakfast daily and set the tone for a smarter and stronger day ahead.

21/10/2025

RHU Gamu - Nutrition Services continue its advocacy for a healthy First 1000 Days at Brgy Buenavista

Through community nutrition education, we empower mothers to ensure proper care and nutrition from pregnancy up to age 2

✅Nutrition Education on First 1000 Days
✅Distribution of MNP
✅Distribution of Iron Folic, Calcium, Vitamin C to pregnant/lactating mother
✅Distribution of IEC materials

Thank you Buenavista BHS headed by Captain Ferdinand Jacob, BNC chair at its committee members for their support to our nutrition programs

Together let's build a malusog at matatag na kinabukasan

20/10/2025

26/09/2025

03/09/2025

✨ to be HEALTHY Because It's BER Months Already! ✨

🎉 How's your New Year's Resolution progressing?

We must be consistent in our healthy goals!
🍎 Eat right
🏃 ♀️get moving in full swing!

2026 is just 122 days to go!

✨ to be HEALTHY Dahil BER Months Na! ✨

🎉 Kumusta ang progress ng New Year’s Resolution mo?

Dapat consistent tayo sa ating healthy goals!
🍎 Kumain nang wasto
🏃‍♀️kumilos nang husto!

2026 is just 122 days to go!

06/08/2025

𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝗖

Lactation or breastfeeding increases a mother's nutrient needs due to the demands of breast milk production and blood loss during childbirth.

Vitamin C is important during lactation because it is a natural and essential antioxidant component of breast milk.

Did you know that the amount of vitamin C in breast milk is directly influenced by the mother’s diet?

The Philippine Dietary Reference Intakes 2015 of DOST-FNRI recommends that lactating mothers consume 95 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C daily, while pregnant women need 70 mg.

While citrus fruits are often the “go-to” source of vitamin C, did you know that guava packs more vitamin C?

A single red guava contains 𝟵𝟱 𝗺𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝗖, such that one piece can fully meet a lactating mother’s daily vitamin C needs.

Snacking on guava is not only a simple and delicious choice, but it also provides a natural boost of vitamin C for lactating moms.

Stay tuned for more tips and updates to Eat Right, EATS FNRI!

04/08/2025

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