2014 NUTRITION MONTH - Kalamidad Paghandaan : Gutom at Malnutrisyon Agapan [FAQ]

What is Nutrition Month (NM)? 

- Nutrition Month is the annual campaign held every July to create greater awareness on
nutrition among Filipinos. It is mandated under Presidential Decree 491 or the Nutrition
Act of the Philippines. The National Nutrition Council (NNC) coordinates the nationwide
campaign including the identification of an annual theme to focus on a priority nutrition
concern.

[Tagalog] Ang Nutrition Month ay isang pagkakampanya sa tuwing buwan ng Hulyo upang gawing alerto ang kalusugan ng mamamayang filipino. Ito ay isang batas sa Pilipinas na tinatawag na Presidential Decree 491 or the Nutrition Act of the Philippines. Kadalasang ito ay nakatuon tungkol sa ating kalusugan.

2. What is the theme for 2014? 

The 40th Nutrition Month campaign focuses on nutrition in emergencies with the theme
“Kalamidad paghandaan: Gutom at malnutrisyon agapan!” (Prepare for emergencies
to prevent hunger and malnutrition!) The focus on nutrition in emergencies aims to
provide the venue for the general public to realize the importance of preparedness
during emergencies, how to respond and what recovery measures can be taken to
prevent death and worsening of malnutrition of affected population groups.

The objectives of this year’s campaign are to:

a. Promote interventions to address nutritional needs in emergencies and disasters
including preparedness, response and recovery;
b. Mobilize responders particularly the local nutrition clusters and other
stakeholders to address gaps in nutrition in emergency response from national
to barangay levels; and,
c. Increase awareness among families and individuals on coping and resiliency
strategies to prevent malnutrition and worsening of nutritional status in times of
emergencies and disasters.