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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  • Regulated: Copyrights, related rights

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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