51st Nutrition Month to highlight food security

With a firm commitment to make access to nutritious and affordable food a reality, the National Nutrition Council in Central Visayas (NNC-7) partnered with the Lapu-Lapu City Government to kick off the 51st Nutrition Month celebration on July 1, 2025.

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NNC-7 regional nutrition program coordinator Dr. Parolita Mission said in a press conference last Friday said that this year’s nutrition month has a theme, “Sa PPAN: Sama-sama sa Nutrisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat” with a sub-theme “Food at Nutrition Security, Maging Priority! Sapat na Pagkain, Karapatan Natin!”. This year’s campaign underscores the importance of food and nutrition security as a basic human right.

Mission said they hope to mobilize all sectors to implement the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition. The launch will begin with a caravan from Lapu-Lapu City Hall to the city auditorium, passing through major thoroughfares, followed by a formal launching program.

One of the event highlights is a pledge of commitment from various Regional Nutrition Committee member agencies and local government units to push forward collaborative actions against hunger and malnutrition.

The day will also feature a service fair to bring government and partner services directly to the people.

Diet counseling will be made available by clinical dietitians from local hospitals and members of the Scaling Up Nutrition Academe Network.