Nutrition Month Celebration

The Local Government Unit of San Luis held its Nutrition Month Celebration last July 31, 2009 with this year’s theme “WASTONG NUTRISYON KAILANGAN, LIFESTYLE DISEASES IWASAN”.

This one-day affair started with a parade participated by all the local officials led by Hon. Annabelle C. Tangson, Sangguniang Bayan Members, Sangguniang Barangays, Day Care Children, Elementary, High School students, teachers, government employee, members of different non-government organizations among others.

A program followed after the parade wherein Municipal Health Officer of Baler Dra. Nenita S. Hernandez as the Guest speaker who talked about the proper nutrition and other approaches in the prevention of lifestyle diseases. Hon. Annabelle C. Tangson recognized the impact of the roles played by various stakeholders such as the DSWD, DOH, DA, DepEd, the LGU and other NGOs in this noble goal of promoting health and nutrition of everybody especially the children and the elderly.

As part of the Nutrition Month Celebration, different contests were conducted like the “Lolo/Lola Ko, Idol Ko Contest wherein the grandfather-grand daughter tandem from Barangay Nonong won. Barangy 1 bagged the 1st Place for the float contest while Brgy. 2 and Diteki bagged second and third place respectively. A student from Hacienda Elementary School was awarded first prize in the Slogan Contest while both second and third prize winners came from Diteki Elementary School. The Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office won this year sombrero contest.

On the same day, the Municipality of San Luis also launched “Healthy Aging for Senior Citizens”. This new program aims for the promotion of overall wellness of our Senior Citizens thru nutrition, physical and spiritual activities, and healthy Lifestyle.