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03/11/2025

To our beloved Nutrition and Dietetics board takers preparing for the exam this November 6-7,

In these final days before your exam, we hope you pause for a moment to remember how far you’ve come. Each sleepless night, each early morning, each deadline you raced to meet, none of it was in vain. They built the strength and compassion that will soon define you as future Registered Nutritionist-Dietitians.

You have carried more than books these past years. You carried purpose. The kind that chooses service over comfort, and healing over ease. Whatever the results may bring, know that you have already honored your calling to nourish not only bodies, but lives.

As you take your exam, may calm guide your thoughts, and may courage steady your heart. Trust what you’ve learned, and remember why you began. The nation hungers not only for food, but for people like you who choose to serve with knowledge, empathy, and hope.

Walk into that room knowing this: you are ready, you are worthy, and we are proud. 💚

31/10/2025

𝙁𝙊𝙊𝘿 𝙎𝘼𝙁𝙀𝙏𝙔 𝙌𝙐𝙄𝙕 𝙏𝙄𝙈𝙀!

React with your answer below.

Which of the following is 𝙉𝙊𝙏 a safe food handling practice?
👍 A) Thawing frozen meat on the counter
❤️ B) Using separate knives for raw and cooked food
😆 C) Reheating leftovers until piping hot

Let’s see who really knows their food safety basics! 👀

30/10/2025

𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙡: 𝙆𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙖𝙩 𝙎𝙖𝙛𝙚 𝙏𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨

❄️Cold slows the growth of bacteria, so store food safely!
✅ Refrigerate perishables within 2 hours
✅ Set fridge to below 4°C
✅ Don’t thaw at room temp. Use the fridge or microwave.

Know your “Danger Zone”: 4°C–60°C

29/10/2025

𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐊𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

World Stroke Day is observed every October 29 to raise awareness about stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery, emphasizing that stroke is both preventable and treatable. In line with this, the Philippine Association of Nutrition – Delta Chapter emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle to protect brain and heart health.

Eating nutritious foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, and lean meats can help reduce the risk of stroke, while limiting the intake of junk foods, fast foods, and alcoholic beverages is equally essential. Along with healthy eating, engaging in at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity daily, such as brisk walking, dancing, biking, gardening, or playing sports, supports overall cardiovascular well-being.

Let us all take this opportunity to promote awareness, encourage healthy habits, and take action toward a stroke-free future. Together, we can protect our brain health and build a healthier community.

29/10/2025

𝘾𝙤𝙤𝙠: 𝙐𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙏𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚

Is your food cooked all the way through? Some bacteria survive unless food is heated to the safe internal temperature.

According to the USDA (2025), the following are the minimum internal temperatures that each food item must reach before being removed from the heat source.

✅ Beef, Pork, Veal and Lamb Steaks, Chops and Roasts: 145°F and allow to rest for at least 3 minutes
✅ Ground Meat: 160°C
✅ Ground Poultry: 165°F
✅ All Poultry: 165°F
✅ Eggs: 160°F
✅ Fish & Shellfish: 145°F
✅ Leftovers: 165°F

Don’t just eyeball it. Cook it right.

28/10/2025

𝙎𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚: 𝘼𝙫𝙤𝙞𝙙 𝘾𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨-𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

Never mix raw and cooked! Raw meat, poultry, and seafood may carry harmful bacteria.

✅ Use separate chopping boards and utensils
✅ Store raw food below cooked food in the fridge
✅ Keep sauces used for raw meats out of cooked dishes

One careless move can cause foodborne illness.

27/10/2025

𝘾𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙣: 𝙒𝙖𝙨𝙝 𝙃𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨, 𝙎𝙪𝙧𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙚

Before you cook or eat…
👉 Wash your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds
👉 Clean utensils, chopping boards, and counters
👉 Rinse fruits and veggies thoroughly, even those with peels!

🦠 1 dirty hand = thousands of bacteria. Don’t give them a ride to your plate!

26/10/2025

𝙎𝙖 𝙋𝙖𝙜𝙠𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙇𝙞𝙜𝙩𝙖𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮𝙖’𝙮 𝙋𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙨!

Every last week of October marks the observance of Food Safety Awareness Week, established through Proclamation No. 160 signed by former President Joseph Estrada in 1999. This nationwide campaign promotes the importance of ensuring that the food we eat is clean, safe, and of good quality, because “Sa Pagkaing Ligtas, ang Pamilya’y Palaging Malakas!”

This year’s theme emphasizes that food safety is the foundation of family health. When we prepare and consume food that is properly handled, cooked, and stored, we protect our loved ones from foodborne illnesses that can weaken the body and affect overall nutrition. A single unsafe meal can cause sickness, but safe food practices build stronger, healthier families in the long run.

This week, we raise awareness on how safe food handling, proper storage, and clean environments prevent foodborne illnesses. Every meal you prepare, sell, or eat should be safe. Join us as we share tips to keep your food, and health, protected.

21/10/2025

𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲

Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day shows the importance of iodine in maintaining good health. Iodine is an essential nutrient needed for the production of thyroid hormones that regulate metabolism, growth, and brain development. Further, its deficiency can lead to serious health problems such as goiter, hypothyroidism, impaired cognitive function, and developmental delays in children. Still, despite worldwide progress, iodine deficiency continues to affect millions, particularly in developing countries.

In the Philippines, iodine deficiency remains a public health concern. The Republic Act No. 8172, or the Act for Salt Iodization Nationwide (ASIN) Law, mandates that all salt for human and animal consumption be iodized to help eliminate iodine deficiency disorders (IDD). However, findings from the 2021 Expanded National Nutrition Survey (ENNS) by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) revealed that only one-third (33.2%) of Filipino households use adequately iodized salt. Awareness is higher among urban and wealthier households, yet actual utilization remains below target levels. Meanwhile, the 2018-2019 ENNS reported that pregnant and lactating women had insufficient iodine intake, with over 20% showing urinary iodine levels below recommended standards. This poses risks such as goiter, hypothyroidism, and impaired cognitive development in children.

Universal salt iodization remains the most effective strategy to prevent iodine deficiency. The public is encouraged to check that the salt used at home is iodized and to include iodine-rich foods such as seafood, dairy products, and eggs in their diets. Strengthened implementation of the ASIN Law and public awareness are key to ensuring that every Filipino has access to the benefits of adequate iodine nutrition.

References:

Department of Science and Technology – Food and Nutrition Research Institute. (2024). Expanded National Nutrition Survey (ENNS) 2021: Facts and Figures.
Department of Science and Technology – Food and Nutrition Research Institute. (2022). Expanded National Nutrition Survey (ENNS) 2018-2019: Facts and Figures.
Eastman CJ, Zimmermann MB. The Iodine Deficiency Disorders. [Updated 2018 Feb 6]. In: Feingold KR, Ahmed SF, Anawalt B, et al., editors. Endotext [Internet]. South Dartmouth (MA): MDText.com, Inc.; 2000-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK285556/

20/10/2025

𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙪𝙥 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙣𝙪𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣! 💚🥦

The Philippine Association of Nutrition - Delta Chapter proudly took part in the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Youth Congress 2025 organized by the National Nutrition National Nutrition Council - NCR. It was a day filled with learning, inspiration, and collaboration that empowers young leaders to champion good nutrition and a healthier future for all.

20/10/2025

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The Philippine Association of Nutrition (PAN), Delta Chapter is honored to have been part of the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Youth Congress 2025 organized by the National Nutrition Council - NCR, held at Hotel Lucky Chinatown, Manila on October 20, 2025.

With the theme “From Awareness to Action: Youth Power for Nutrition,” the event brought together youth leaders, advocates, and student representatives from various institutions to strengthen youth engagement in promoting good nutrition and addressing malnutrition in the country. Through plenary sessions, workshops, and interactive activities, participants were empowered to take part in achieving the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) and the Regional Plan of Action for Nutrition (RPAN) 2023-2028. The congress also discussed the role of the youth in shaping a healthier and more sustainable future for all.

As future nutrition professionals, we are inspired to continue advocating for proper nutrition and to turn our awareness into meaningful action, one step, one community, and one meal at a time.

16/10/2025

𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄

These numbers tell a story of imbalance: millions go hungry while billions of meals are wasted, and unsafe food continues to claim lives. This World Food Day, let’s work together to build fair, sustainable, and safe food systems for all.

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