2013 Nutrition Month Celebration

DepED Memo 67 s 2013

Every year, in the month of July, the National Nutrition Council leads the whole nation in the celebration of 2013 Nutrition Month, ourposely to disseminate nutrition messages to all Filipino through a focal theme. For 2013, the theme is Gutom at Malnutrisyon, Sama sama Nating Wakasan.

The celebration aims to:

1.  increase awareness on hunger issues and actions to mitigate hunger
2.  encourage government agencies, non government organizations, private sector, civil society organizations and communities.
3.  contribute in addressing hunger issues and
4.  advocate for stronger political action and end hunger.

In support of this developmental endeavor of the nutrition community to be spearheaded by the NNC, the Department of Education enjoins all schools to participate in this celebration buy undertaking meaningful activities which will highlight the importance of good health and nutrition.

A consolidated narrative report with the pictorials on the highlights of the observance of Nutrition Month shall be prepared by the regional health personnel for submission to the NNC regional offices.