Food and Nutrition Security: Our Right, Our Priority

 

               Nutrition Month is celebrated every July in the Philippines. It was made official through a law called Presidential Decree No. 491. This celebration helps people understand why eating healthy food is important for the body. The National Nutrition Council, or NNC, is the group that leads and plans the activities for the whole month. Nutrition month shows interactive and lively activities where it should persuade and encourages students to prioritize their health more. 

        The main goal of nutrition month is to teach Filipinos, especially students, how to take care of their health. It highlights the important keypoints that they should implement on their selves, like choosing meals that are good for their body, where they should eat more fruits and vegetables and avoid junk and processed foods. It encourages Filipinos to eat well, live healthy, and take care of their bodies through proper nutrition.

            The Ilocos Sur National High School had already started celebrating the nutrition month which is led by the TLE Department and other clubs. This year’s theme is “Food and Nutrition Security, Maging Priority! Sapat na Pagkain, Karapatan Natin!”. It says that having enough, safe, and nutritious food should be a top priority. This is important to keep every Filipino healthy and strong. The theme also reminds us that having the right food is not a privilege but a right of every person. That’s why the government, schools, and every family should work together to make sure no one goes hungry and that everyone has access to healthy food every day.

        In July 14, students from different special programs came together to display a brainpower and awareness for the Nutri Quiz 2025, where every round, the participants showed determination and teamwork. It was a powerful reminder that all us chould be healthy. In the next day, July 15, the young artists showcased their talent in the Digital Poster Making Contest. It was a meaningful reminder that each stroke, color, can hold the power to inspire. July 16, the Grade 9 Food Festival happened. That each dish was a symbol of creativity, and importance. Then July 17, Extemporaneous Speaking Contest, empowering mids, inspiting change through words. July 22, where a lot of activities where done, Fruit and Vegetable Salad Making Contest, Oratorical Contest, and Nutrition Month 2025 Food Festival. July 29, the Grade 10 Food Festival and Nutri Jingle, such a memorable experience. And July 30, the Food Festival Grade 7 to Grade 10.

    Nutrition Month is important because it helps people understand how eating the right food keeps us healthy and strong. It teaches children and adults to choose healthy meals and avoid food that can harm the body. This month also reminds families, schools, and the community to work together in making sure everyone gets enough healthy food. It’s a way to fight hunger and sickness, and to help everyone, especially the poor, have a chance to live a better, healthier life.