What is Nutrition Month? Led by the National Nutrition Council every July. Mandated by Presidential Decree No. 491 (1974). Annual campaign to raise nutrition awareness in the Philippines.
2025 Theme Overarching Theme (2025-2028): “Sa PPAN: Sama-sama sa Nutrisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat” 2025 Sub-theme: “Food at Nutrition Security, Maging Priority! Sapat na Pagkain, Karapatan Natin!”
Objectives of 2025 Nutrition Month Raise Raise awareness on food and nutrition security. Encourage Encourage multi-sectoral collaboration. Strengthen Strengthen support for PPAN 2023-2028 implementation.
Key Messages for Families Access to affordable, nutritious food is a right. 1 Support local farmers and food producers. 2 Establish food gardens and reduce food waste. 3 Promote healthy diets from early childhood. 4
Key Messages for Policymakers STRENGTHEN POLICIES SUPPORTING FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY. INVEST IN AGRICULTURE AND LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS. PROMOTE CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURE AND FOOD FORTIFICATION.
What is Food and Nutrition Security? Access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food at all times. Includes availability, access, utilization, and stability. Essential for health, dignity, and development.
Nutritional Outcomes of Food Insecurity Undernutrition: wasting, stunting, underweight. Overnutrition: overweight, obesity. Micronutrient deficiencies: iron, vitamin A, iodine.
Why Invest in Food and Nutrition Security? Reduces healthcare costs and improves productivity. Supports economic growth and social equity. Essential for achieving SDG 2: Zero Hunger.
Government Initiatives Infrastructure, food price management, and PMNP. Tutok Kainan, STAMP, SBFP, SFP, KADIWA, HAPAG. PPAN 2023-2028 and Philippine Development Plan.
Community Practices Home and community food gardens. Support local markets and food safety. Mindful food consumption and healthy diets. Food banks and community pantries.
Stakeholder Roles Government: policy, funding, program implementation. NGOs: advocacy, education, community projects. Private Sector: investment, CSR, supply chain support. LGUs: local action plans, community programs.