Also known as the Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-Nanay Act
RA 11148
2026 Nutrition Month Sub-Theme
Nutrisyon at Kalikasan, Ating Pangalagaan!
Interventions that address underlying determinants of maternal, fetal, infant, and child nutrition, such as those related to food security, social protection, adequate caregiving resources, access to health services, and a safe and hygienic environment.
Nutrition-sensitive interventions
Also known as the Milk Code
EO 51
LBW in grams
<2500 g
Who is the first Executive Director of NNC?
Dr. Florentino S. Solon
A program developed by NCP, where there is information-sharing activity with 10-12 participating mothers in a circular seating arrangement; mothers are also provided with nutrition information in the process
Pabasa sa Nutrisyon
It strengthened the barangay nutrition program by providing for a Barangay Nutrition Scholar in every barangay in the country.
PD 1569
Under the Paternity Leave Act of 1996 (RA 8187), how many days of paid paternity leave at full pay are married male employees in both the public and private sectors in the Philippines entitled to?
7 days
Dietary supplementation program under the NNC that caters to NAR pregnant women and undernourished children under the First 1,000 Days of Life in select areas
Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program
How many nutrition-specific interventions are highlighted in the PPAN 2023-2028?
8
RA 8172
ASIN Law
F1KD consists of how many days in the mother's womb and how many days upon birth?
Pregnancy: 270 days
1st year: 365 days
2nd year: 365 days
How many private sector representatives should be part of the NNC Governing Board for how many years, appointed by whom?
3 private sector representatives for 2 years, appointed by the President of the Republic of the Philippines
Nutrition-sensitive intervention of DSWD where eligible beneficiaries receive an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card loaded with ₱3,000 worth of food credits every month
In the context of feeding programs, if 0-2 years old children : NNC; school-age children : DepEd, pre-school age children: ?
DSWD
Give at least 3 detrimental effects of stunting
Increased absenteeism, decreased productivity in adulthood, increased risk to chronic diseases, among others
Member of the NNC Governing Board that implements the Basic Needs Program as a safety net provision of Republic Act 8435
Department of Agriculture
As per RA 8976 (Philippine Food Fortification Act), if rice : iron; cooking oil : vitamin A; sugar: vitamin A; flour : ?
Vitamin A and iron
The President can use this document to set policy while avoiding public debate and opposition and it does not require congressional approval.
Presidential Decree