Health
Problem: Malnutrition
Malnutrition is a major
health problem in Barangay Goin. It is evidenced by the high incidence of
malnutrition with 48% of the total population of children 0-71 months old being
underweight for age, stunted, underweight for height otherwise known as wasting
or a combination of all three kinds.
To address this health
problem, the group came up with several strategies targeting the factors
contributing to malnutrition. The identified factors affecting or contributing
to malnutrition are food insecurity, limited knowledge on adequate nutrition,
poor feeding practices and poor sanitation or hygiene.
As of now, the group was
able to implement some of the planned strategies for improvement of nutrition.
The group was able to acquire programs on nutrition being implemented in
Barangay Goin such as 120-days feeding program in the Day Care and
Municipal-wide BNS Garden competition. Also, the group was able to establish
linkages with Municipal Nutrition Office and Department of Agriculture via
known point persons.
Lastly, we were able to
propose the creation of “Nutrition Committee” to Barangay officials. However
identification of representative per district is still to be accomplished. For
future strategy implementations, the group plans to conduct a health teaching
regarding Nutrition as well as cooking session and feeding program.
Achievements for the 2nd Exposure:
- Acquired programs on nutrition being implemented in Barangay Goin
such as 120-days feeding program in the Day Care and Municipal-wide BNS
Garden competition.
- Established linkages with Municipal Nutrition Office and Department
of Agriculture via known point persons.
- Proposed creation of “Nutrition Committee” to Barangay officials
for approval. However identification of representative per district is
still to be accomplished.
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