Nutrition Month 2019 promotes balance between healthy diet and physical activity

CITY OF MALOLOS – The Provincial Government of Bulacan through its Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) launched this year’s Nutrition Month with the theme “Kumain ng Wasto at Maging Aktibo…Push Natin ‘To” that encourages everyone to advocate for healthy diets and increased physical activity during the Monday Flag Ceremony held at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium here, Monday morning.

Governor Daniel R. Fernando, in his first day as the father of the province, persuaded PGB employees to prioritize their health because it is one of the primary elements to become an efficient staff.
“Tayong mga nagta-trabaho, lalo na ‘yung mga nakaupo lang sa harap ng computer mula umaga hanggang hapon, kailangan paalalahanan natin ang sarili natin na gumalaw-galaw naman kasi kailangan ito ng ating katawan. Tandaan natin na pinakamahalaga sa lahat ang ating kalusugan,” the governor said.

As part of the month-long celebration this year, another two batches of Bulakenyos will undergo harelip and cleft palate operations on July 23 and 24, 2019 at the Baliwag District Hospital, while a Speech Therapy session on July 15, 2019 at the Senior Citizen Center, Brgy. Bulihan in this city will be held for those who previously undergone harelip and cleft palate operations.

Also, the culmination program of the nutrition month on July 30, 2019 at The Pavilion, Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center in this city will recognize outstanding municipalities, barangays and volunteer workers in nutrition; long serving volunteers and action officers; Malunggay Kahit Saan winners; and 2019 Mutya ng Buntis winners.
Meanwhile, in celebration of the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week, 700 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) will gather for their General Assembly and cultural variety show “Basta’t Bulakenyo, Kahit May “K” Okay” on July 18, 2019 at SM Entertainment Plaza of Baliwag, Bulacan.

Also, Bulakenyo PWDs are set to attend the National Disability Awareness and Sensitivity for Government Service on July 17, 2019 at the Sky Dome, SM City North EDSA and the Regional Committee on Disability Affairs (RCDA) NDPR Week Celebration on July 23, 2019 Robinsons Place, City of San Fernando, Pampanga.