DOH conducts online forum on health and nutrition

By Gabriellea B. Pariño

THE Department of Health (DOH) held an online forum highlighting healthy and affordable nutrition in celebration of “Nutrition Month” this July.

Veron Catrisse Delos Reyes, vice president of the Nutritionist-Dietitians’

Association of the Philippines gave a lecture on the importance of a balanced and nutritious meal in the Philippine agricultural setting.

“Food is the foundation of health.

That is why we are urging people to switch to a healthy diet,” she said.

Delos Reyes also spoke on the im- portance of eating a variety of foods with lots of plant-based sources to meet the daily needs for energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals. She also urged Filipinos to balance their energy intake with their energy expenditure. She also spoke about how people are often lured into taking unsustainable fad diets.

Yedda addressed the rest of the Tingog Scholars, quoting: “You are the embodiment of our organization’s mission, and we are immensely proud of you. You have not only proven that you have the capability to excel in your chosen fields, but you have also shown that with hard work and determination, nothing is impossible.”

Romualdez added: “You have earned your degree, and now it is time to pay it forward and use your education to make a positive impact in society.”

She emphasized to the graduates the importance of remembering their roots and to never forget to give back to the community.

Romualdez is the president of the Congressional Spouses Foundation, Inc. (CSFI).