ULANGKAYA, BAI JASMIN M.

3 BSND A February 14, 2024

The latest National Nutrition Survey, encompassing data from both 2003 to
2008 and 2013, unearthed remarkable shifts in crucial nutritional markers. Notably,
the earlier survey discovered alarming levels of malnourishment, particularly among
children aged five and under, with stunting, wasting, and underweight being
widespread concerns. However, the 2013 findings brought some relief, indicating
progress in these areas, albeit with continued cause for concern. Furthermore, the
2013 survey brought attention to new challenges like deficiencies in essential
micronutrients and a rise in the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adults,
indicating a shift in dietary habits and lifestyles.
Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) remains widespread globally. Studies
conducted between 2003 and 2008 highlighted the increasing awareness of its
prevention, especially among pregnant women, children, and individuals in resource-
poor areas. Regions such as sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Latin America,
where access to medical services and nutritious foods is limited, had higher
prevalence rates. Children with iron deficiency anemia struggled academically due to
impaired cognitive development, and their mothers faced increased health risks.
Workers also experienced reduced productivity. Prevention strategies included iron
supplementation, fortification, and education on balanced diets.
By 2013, although progress had been made in reducing anemia caused by
iron deficiency, it remained a significant global issue. Challenges such as limited
access to clean water and nutrition persisted, prolonging the problem. Pregnant
women, infants, and those with poor dietary habits were particularly affected.
Combining supplementation, fortification, and educational programs was deemed
essential for reducing the incidence and burden of iron deficiency anemia and
improving overall health outcomes.
What is National Nutrition Survey?
A National Nutrition Survey is a vital examination undertaken by
governments or organizations to evaluate the nutritional well-being and eating habits
of a population. This extensive investigation involves gathering information on
diverse facets of nutrition, including dietary intake, food security, anthropometric
measurements, and health indicators. The insights gained from these surveys
empower policymakers and public health experts to implement tailored strategies for
tackling nutritional deficiencies and enhancing overall health outcomes.
What is the scope of Result of Iodine deficiency disorder?
Iodine deficiency disorder (IDD) has far-reaching implications, impacting
numerous bodily systems. Symptoms can range from goiter (abnormal thyroid gland
size) to hypothyroidism (reduced thyroid function), to impaired cognitive development
in children, and even increased risks during pregnancy such as miscarriage, stillbirth,
and congenital abnormalities in newborns. In some cases, IDD can result in
cretinism, a condition marked by significant physical and mental developmental
delays when experienced during pregnancy or early childhood.
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The National Nutrition Survey (NNS) in the Philippines is multi-dimensional

scrutinizing the many nutritional conditions the people are going through. Another
crucial finding revealed by the study is the extent and the effect of Iodine Deficiency
Disease (IDD), which is health dangers ranging from swollen neck (goiter) to
developmental concerns in children, i.e., mental and physical delays, as well as
complications during pregnancy. The NNS measure which includes the
anthropometric measurements of children under the age of five assesses their
nutritional state and development status and this provides the basis for different
interventions directed against malnutrition and towards child welfare. At the same
time, the survey collects data on the nutritional status of lactating and pregnant
women, leading to the appropriate development of programs and policies by the
policymaking personnel. In addition to that, the NNS gives information concerning
the habits of adult smokers by looking at the impact of tobacco smoking on
nutritional health. The scientists deduce public health strategies to encourage
healthy lifestyles from these findings. The Barangay Nutrition Education (BNE)
linking the community to NNS to harvest the right eating habits through seminars and
campaigns is the core of the NNS. In effect, the garden projects of these initiatives
have demonstrated that locally procured vegetables and fruits expand the range of
food options and enhance dietary diversity as well as offering a solution for
combating malnutrition. In addition, they promote sustainable agricultural practices
which in turn, contributes to long-term security of available food supply. NNS of the
Philippines is a multidimensional program designed to overcome such nutritional
challenges and ascertain the overall health status in a wide range of population
groups
Disseminating Nutrition Information in Campus
1. Educational events and seminars: Plan events and events on campus to
raise college students' awareness on the value of nutrition and what they
should be eating and the way to have a balance diet.
2. Nutrition counseling services: Give personalized nutrition counseling and
hire individuals who can understand the personal needs of students who
require special care.
3. Nutrition campaigns: Initiate awareness already in the nutrition through
newsletters, social media, wall papers and leaflets.
4. Healthy Cooking Classes: Organize cooking courses where students will be
able to discover the ways of preparing healthy food and snacks.
5. Partnering with dining halls: Join forces with college dining halls so that
healthy food is always present in the dining halls either in the market or in the
cafeteria. For example, dietary information could be featured on menus and
encouraging healthier dishes.
6. Peer education program: Empower students to be peer educators who can
negotiate the information of proper nutrition with their colleagues on an
informal base through conversations and events.
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7. Online Resources: Establish a website or an app where students can search

for reliable diet information, nutritious meals, and tools for keeping a healthy
and balanced lifestyle.
8. Health and wellness programs: Promote nutrition education alongside
health events on campus including fitness classes, health fairs and others.
University authorities can thus successfully bring nutrition information in education
processes through the formulation of integrative strategies that include feeding
healthy eating in the population.