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Prepared by: Sherrene Angela Gonzales — For review use only. Do not distribute. This flashcard set covers government policies aimed at improving nutrition and health by preventing malnutrition, promoting food security, ensuring food safety, and supporting programs such as breastfeeding, food fortification, and feeding initiatives.

Presidential Decree

It is issued during the Martial Law Regime

Republic Act

It is enacted in Congress

Executive Order

It is issued by executive branch headed by Philippine President

Administrative Order

It is issued by departments or ministries

PD 184

June is the National Kidney Month

When is the National Kidney Month

June

PD 442

Labor Code of the Philippines

PD 491

Nutrition Act or July is Nutrition Month, also NNC was founded

When is the Nutrition Month?

July

PD 856

Code on Sanitation of 1975

What year was PD 856, the Code of Sanitation, enacted?

1975

PD 1211

Regulating the Milling of Rice of 1977

In what year was Presidential Decree No. 1211, regulating the milling of rice, enacted?

1977

PD 1569

Barangay Nutrition Scholar

EO 51

Milk Code of the Philippines

In what year was the Milk Code of the Philippines (EO 51) issued?

1986

EO 101

Creating the Inter-Agency Task Force on Zero Hunger 2020

EO 137

National Meat Inspection Service of 1991

In what year was the National Meat Inspection Service (EO 137) created?

1991

EO 430

National Committee on Biosafety in the Philippines (NCBP)

EO 489

Environmental Health Program

EO 663

Knock Out Tigdas of 2007

In what year was the Knock Out Tigdas program (EO 663) implemented?

2007

AO 30

The Soil transmitted Helminthiasis Control Program 1999

Albendazole and Mebendazole

National Deworming Month (NDM) January and July

In what year was the Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis Control Program (AO 30) launched?

1999

When is National Deworming Month (NDM) observed in the Philippines?

January and July

AO 176

Provide guidelines on the use of Albendazole and Mebendazole for the treatment of soil-transmitted helminths (STH) in children 12 months old and above.

At what age can children be given Albendazole or Mebendazole according to AO 176?

12 months old and above.

Name one condition in which Albendazole or Mebendazole should not be given to children according to AO 176.

Severe malnutrition.

Why should Albendazole or Mebendazole be avoided in children with high-grade fever?

High-grade fever may indicate an acute illness, and deworming could complicate the child’s condition.

Which year was AO 176 on the use of Albendazole and Mebendazole issued?

2004

AO 2009-0025

Essential Intrapartum Newborn Care (EINC) Protocol or Unang Yakap; Infants must also undergo newborn screening (NBS) or ENBS & Hearing screening

According to AO 2009-0025, what screenings must newborns undergo?

Newborn screening (NBS/ENBS) and hearing screening.

AO 2013-0030

Revised rules and governing the labeling of pre-packaged products distributed in the Philippines.

AO 2019-0036

Establishment of F1 Plus BNB and BNBi of 2019

In what year was AO 2019-0036, establishing Botika ng Bayan and Botika ng Bayani, issued?

2019

RA 832

Rice Enrichment Law of 1952; it is expired.

RA 1082

An act of strengthening Health and Dental Services to Rural Areas of 1954

In what year was RA 1082, strengthening health and dental services in rural areas, enacted?

1954

RA 3720

Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act of the Philippines

RA 6361

Price Control Law of the Philippines

RA 7394

Consumer Act of the Philippines

RA 7875

National Health Insurance Act of 1995

In what year was RA 7875, the National Health Insurance Act, enacted?

1995

RA 7877

Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995

RA 7883

The Barangay Health Workers Benefits and Incentives Act of 1995

RA 8020

The National Kidney Institute is hereby renamed as the NKTI and shall be designated as the lead center for organ transplantation of 1995

RA 8172

Act of Salt Iodization Nationwide / ASIN Law of 1995

RA 8191

National Diabetes Act of 1996

RA 8423

Traditional Alternative Medicine Act (TAMA) of 1997

In what year was RA 7877, the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act, enacted?

1995

In what year was RA 7883, the Barangay Health Workers Benefits and Incentives Act, enacted?

1995

In what year was RA 8020, renaming the National Kidney Institute and designating it as lead organ transplant center, enacted?

1995

In what year was RA 8172, the Salt Iodization Nationwide (ASIN Law), enacted?

1995

In what year was RA 8191, the National Diabetes Act, enacted?

1996

In what year was RA 8423, the Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act (TAMA), enacted?

1997

RA 8485

Animal Welfare Act / Eating dog meat is not allowed

RA 8550

Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998

RA 8976

Philippine Food Fortification 2000; Sangkap Pinoy Seal Program

EO 382

Declares November 7 as the National Food Fortification Day.

RA 8980

Early Childhood Care and Development Act of 2000

RA 9003

Ecological Solid Waste Management Act

RA 9262

Anti Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004

RA 9275

Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004

RA 9288

Newborn Screening Act of 2004; Expanded Newborn Screening 2014

RA 9502

Universally Accessible Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act of 2008

RA 9709

Universal Newborn Hearing and Screening Act of 2009

RA 10028

Expanded Promotion of Breastfeeding Act of 2009; formerly RA 7600 - Rooming In and Breastfeeding Act of 1992

RA 10068

Organic Agriculture Act of 2010

RA 10152

Mandatory Infants and Children Health Immunization Act of 2011 or Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI)

RA 10173

Data Privacy Act

RA 10354

The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012

RA 10526

January is Liver Cancer and Viral Hepatitis Awareness and Prevention Month

What month is the Liver Cancer and Viral Hepatitis Awareness and Prevention Month?

January

In what year was the Philippine Fisheries Code (RA 8550) enacted?

1998

In what year was the Philippine Food Fortification Act (RA 8976) signed?

2000

In what year was the Early Childhood Care and Development Act (RA 8980) enacted?

2000

In what year was the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act (RA 9262) passed?

2004

In what year was the Philippine Clean Water Act (RA 9275) passed?

2004

In what year was the Newborn Screening Act (RA 9288) signed?

2004

In what year was the Expanded Newborn Screening introduced?

2014

In what year was the Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act (RA 9502) enacted?

2008

In what year was the Universal Newborn Hearing and Screening Act (RA 9709) enacted?

2009

In what year was the Expanded Promotion of Breastfeeding Act (RA 10028) signed?

2009

In what year was the Rooming-in and Breastfeeding Act (RA 7600) enacted?

1992

In what year was the Organic Agriculture Act (RA 10068) signed?

2010

In what year was the Mandatory Infant and Children Health Immunization Act (RA 10152) signed?

2011

In what year was the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act (RA 10354) passed?

2012

RA 10536

An Act Amending RA 9296 "The Meat Inspection Code of the Philippines"

RA 10611

Food Safety Act of 2013

RA 10862

Nutrition and Dietetic Law of 2016

What law did RA 10862 update or replace?

It updated RA 2674, the Dietetic Law of 1960

When was the first board exam for Filipino dietitians conducted?

The first board exam for Filipino dietitians was conducted in 1961.

Which decree was formerly in place before RA 10862?

PD 1286, the Nutrition and Dietetics Decree of 1977.

According to RA 10862, how many dietitians are required for a hospital with 25–75 beds?

1 dietitian

How many dietitians are required for a hospital with 75–150 beds?

2 dietitians

How many dietitians are required for a hospital with 100–250 beds?

3 dietitians

What is the minimum number of dietitians required for a hospital with 200–500 beds?

4 dietitians

What is the minimum number of dietitians required for a hospital with 500–1000 beds?

5 dietitians

RA 10932

Anti-Hospital Deposit Law