Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) Overview

PPAN

Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition.

NNC

National Nutrition Council, highest nutrition policymaker.

PD No. 491

Nutrition Act creating the NNC in 1974.

EO No. 234

1987 reorganization reaffirming NNC's intersectoral role.

NNC Functions

Formulate policies, coordinate programs, and evaluate nutrition.

RDA

Recommended Dietary Allowance for nutritional needs.

PIN

Philippine Institute of Nutrition, established in 1947.

FNRC

Food and Nutrition Research Center, reorganized in 1958.

NCCFN

National Coordinating Council on Food and Nutrition, 1960.

EO 616

2007 order creating the Anti-Hunger Task Force.

NFAC

National Food and Agriculture Council, coordinates nutrition.

AHMP

Accelerated Hunger-Mitigation Program implementation oversight.

EO 51

Breastfeeding Code to regulate milk substitutes.

RA 8172

Salt iodization program coordination legislation.

RA 8976

Mandatory fortification policy determination law.

FIVIMS

Food Insecurity and Vulnerability Information Mapping System.

NEDA Resolution 2003

Lead agency for MDG goals on hunger.

DA

Department of Agriculture, integrates nutrition in policies.

DOH

Department of Health, provides nutrition technical assistance.

DILG

Department of Interior and Local Government, monitors nutrition compliance.

DTI

Department of Trade and Industry, supports nutrition objectives.

DSWD

Department of Social Welfare and Development, addresses nutrition programs.

DepEd

Department of Education, conducts nutritional assessments in schools.

Garantasidong Pambata

Program to reduce childhood illness and malnutrition.

Food Fortification Act 2000

Legislation for mandatory food fortification compliance.

ASIN LAW

Law regulating salt iodization in the Philippines.

Nutrition Education Program

Initiative to disseminate nutrition information and resources.

National Feeding Program

Feeding initiative in Day Care Centers.

School Feeding Activities

Programs to rehabilitate underweight school children.

National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)

Agency ensuring nutrition integration in development plans.

Integrated School Health and Nutrition Program

Enhances competencies of health and nutrition personnel.

Health-Oriented School Nurseries

Establishes gardens and animal raising in schools.

Nutrition Advocacy

Promotes awareness and education on nutrition.

IEC Materials

Information, Education, and Communication materials for health.

Technical Assistance

Support for nutrition policy formulation and evaluation.

Local Government Units (LGUs)

Responsible for local nutrition service delivery.

NNS

National Nutrition Survey assessing food adequacy.

Presidential Proclamation No. 311

Declared PPAN as nutrition improvement blueprint.

Global Nutrition Goals

Targets set during international nutrition conferences.

Nutritionally Improved Country (NIC)

Aims for well-nourished, productive Filipino citizens.

Ambisyon 2040

Philippines' vision for a prosperous, middle-class society.

Malnutrition

Includes stunting, wasting, and micronutrient deficiencies.

Nutrition-Specific Interventions

Direct actions to improve nutritional status.

Nutrition-Sensitive Interventions

Address underlying factors affecting nutrition.

Minimum Acceptable Diet (MAD)

Dietary standard for children aged 6-23 months.

Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF)

Breastfeeding infants without additional food for 6 months.

Vitamin A Deficiency (VAD)

Condition caused by insufficient vitamin A intake.

Food and Nutrition Plans

Series of national programs addressing nutrition.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Assessing effectiveness of nutrition programs.

Community Participation

Involvement of communities in nutrition initiatives.

Equity and Social Justice

Principles guiding nutrition policy and programs.

Sustainability

Long-term viability of nutrition interventions.

Food Security

Access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food.

Social Safety Nets

Programs supporting vulnerable populations' nutrition.