Public Health Nutrition
43 important questions on Public Health Nutrition
What is the SHFPMC composed of?
- National Safe Motherhood Committee
- CHD Safe Motherhood Coordinator
What is the role of the NEC Council?
- Governs the NEC (National Empowerment Corporation).
- Responsible for policy direction and control.
- Headed by the Chairperson.
Who represents the DOH and other agencies in SHFPMC?
- Technical Committee
- NHLC Executive Committee
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What is the role of the National Nutrition Council (NNC)?
- Establish policy for nutrition improvement
- Coordinate planning and implementation of nutritional programs
- Monitor nutritional status
Who leads the NEC Governing Board?
- Headed by the Permanent Secretary.
- Provides strategic direction.
- Ensures compliance with policies.
When was the NNC established?
- 1971 during the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos
- By Presidential Decree No. 491
What does “Family Planning” focus on in the provided table?
- Quality Improvement and Supervision
- Ensures counseling, education, and safe methods
- Accessibility to family planning services
What are the key roles of the NEC Executive?
- Implements Board decisions.
- Manages daily operations.
- Accountable to the Governing Board.
Name one of the milestones achieved by NHLC.
- Trained over 10,000 midwives
What does the plan align with?
- United Nations Child Rights Convention (UNCRC)
- Philippine Development Plan (2017-2022)
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 1, 2, 3, 4, 16)
What aspect does “Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health” involve?
- Quality improvement and supervision
- Manages care and delivery health services
- Conducts monitoring and evaluation
What are the functions of the NNC?
- Coordinate nutrition program planning
- Advocate for nutrition in national policy
- Monitor and evaluate nutritional programs
- Promote nutritional awareness
What is the NEC Technical Committee responsible for?
- Advises on technical matters.
- Evaluates project proposals.
- Assists in project implementation.
What values guide the implementation of NHLC?
- Integrity and Loyalty
- Professionalism
What are the objectives of the IMAM plan?
- Improve child health and nutrition
- Introduce IMAM approach
- Ensure adequate training
- Strengthen health system capacity before rollout
What is covered under “Nutrition” in the table?
- Distribution of nutrient supplements
- Promotion of breastfeeding and complementary feeding
- Regular monitoring and support
What does the acronym FNRI stand for?
- Food and Nutrition Research Institute
What are the expected sector outcomes of the NEC?
- Improved economic participation.
- Increased skills and employment.
- Enhanced local enterprise development.
What are 3 primary areas for mainstreaming the program into UHC?
- Quality Assurance
- Planning
- Service Delivery
What are the immediate outcomes for?
- Reducing maternal, neonatal, child mortality
- Reducing stunting, malnutrition among children under five
What does “Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases” include?
- Surveillance and outbreak response
- Vaccination programs for prevention
- Education and community participation
What policy prohibits discrimination based on age, sex, religion, or ethnicity?
- Policy of Equal Opportunity
What is the purpose of PPAN 2017-2022?
- Improve nutrition of Filipinos
- Reduce child stunting and wasting
- Reduce micronutrient deficiencies
What is food processing?
- Enhances availability and utilization
- Improves digestibility
- Converts raw ingredients into food products
How does the IMAM plan aim to improve service delivery?
- Enhance access to quality health services
- Improve service readiness
- Increase community participation
What contributes to strengthening systems?
- Policy reforms, legislation
- Improved planning, monitoring
- Increased investments, human resources
How is “Non-Communicable Diseases Prevention” addressed?
- Lifestyle modification and behavior change
- Screening and management of key conditions
- Awareness and education campaigns
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What agencies are involved in PPAN 2017-2022?
- National Nutrition Council (NNC)
- LGU
- NGOs
- Other agencies
What are some underlying causes affecting food safety?
- Economic factors
- Political instability
- Access to clean water
- Health facilities
What are the specific indicators for measuring progress?
- Under five mortality rate
- Child undernutrition prevalence
- Health service coverage
- Community participation rate
Describe the focus on “Dental Health Services” as per the table.
- Dental care improvement and access
- Promotion of oral hygiene practices
- Community dental health programs
What is the focus of the PPAN 2017-2022 regarding maternal nutrition?
- Improve nutritional status of women
- Reduce maternal undernutrition
- Address vitamin and mineral deficiencies
What is the aim of the Nutritional Supplementation Program?
- Provide nutritional support
- Target children aged 6 months to 23 months
- Address malnutrition
What is part of the Committee’s special attention under government program 1995-1997?
- Development: Press, broadcasting
- Focus: Cultural progression
- Goals: Strategic economic growth
Describe the consequences of inadequate food processing and safety.
- Health issues
- Increased vulnerability to diseases
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Reduced productivity
What key activities are included in “Mental Health Services”?
- Promotion of mental health awareness
- Early identification and intervention
- Counseling and therapeutic support
What are the objectives set by WHO for overweight reduction?
- Halt the rise in adult overweight
- Halt the rise in obesity
- Reduce childhood overweight by 2025
What strategies are prioritized in PPAN 2017-2022?
- Policy development
- Program implementation
- Capacity building
- Health promotion
What strategies are highlighted for addressing diet-related diseases?
- Promote healthy diet
- Increase physical activity
- Reduce salt, sugar, and trans fat intake
What are challenges identified for nutrition improvement?
- Limited resources
- Coordination among stakeholders
- Consistent program implementation
What is included in the food environment improvement?
- Enhance access to healthier food
- Promote local food production
- Encourage food labeling
What does nutritional promotion aim to achieve according to PPAN?
- Increase awareness
- Encourage healthy behaviors
- Support lifestyle changes
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