July 2013 Nutrition Month Theme & Memo

The Philippines celebrates the month of July as the Nutrition Month, for the year 2013, the Department of Education and the National Nutrition Council leads the country in the celebration.

The theme for this year’s Nutrition Month is “Gutom at Malnutrisyon, Sama-sama Nating Wakasan.” 

July 2013 Nutrition Month

The Philippine Nutrition Month aims to:

  • increase awareness on hunger issues and actions to mitigate hunger;
  • encourage government agencies, NGOs, private sector, civil society organizations and communities;
  • contribute in addressing hunger issues; and
  • advocate for stronger political action to end hunger.

The Department of Education (Deped) enjoins all schools to participate in this celebration by undertaking meaningful activities which will highlight the importance of good health and nutrition.

Meanwhile the National Nutrition Center prepared the 2013 Nutrition Month Celebrations “Talking Points.”

You can also download the “Talking Points” through the pdf available here.

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