NNC7 launches phase 5 of Tutok Kainan in Lila, Bohol

LILA, Bohol—The National Nutrition Council (NNC) launched Phase 5 of the Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program (TK DSP) for pregnant women in Lila, Bohol held simultaneously on February 16, with other local government units in Central Visayas.

TK DSP is a dietary supplementation program of the national government thru the National Nutrition Council (NNC) that aims to contribute to the prevention of stunting of 0-23 months children by providing supplementary food among nutritionally at-risk (NAR) pregnant women and young children to improve the quality and quantity of their food and nutrient intake together and utilization of related Early Childhood Care and Development First 1000 Days services. 

In her inspirational message during the launch, Dr. Anne Madelaine Blanes, Municipal Health and Nutrition Action Officer of Lila encouraged the mothers to cooperate and make the most of the opportunity given to them to make their motherhood journey an unforgettable, successful and the start of a healthy life for their babies.

There were 29 NAR pregnant women that attended the activity in Lila who were also oriented about the program including their roles and responsibilities.  TK DSP uses a dry feeding scheme where program beneficiaries received Brown Rice Bar (BRB), High Energy Biscuit (Prebis) and Iron Fortified Rice commodities.  

Each beneficiary took home “Kain Tayo” journal which served as guide and reference as the journal provides tips and guides in the motherhood journey and an array of simple and easy to follow recipes.

According to NNC-7, the beneficiaries went home with big smiles with the thought of improving the birth outcomes of their newborns. With the strong commitment of the LGUs both from the municipal and barangay levels in the program implementation, the active participation of the beneficiaries and continuous backing from the NNC, meeting the goals of TK DSP is achievable. (PR & photos: NNC7/Glenda Papeleras)