Introduction

July is celebrated nationwide on the barangay, municipal, city, provincial, and local levels as Nutrition Month in the Philippines to encourage everyone to eat healthy and nutritious foods.

Good nutrition is important for everyone.

Healthful diets help children grow, develop, and do well in school. They enable people of all ages to work productively and feel their best. What people eat can also reduce the risk of diseases such as heart disease, certain cancers, diabetes, stroke, and osteoporosis.

Eating right can reduce the risk of obesity, high blood pressure, and high blood cholesterol which increase the risk of disease. Proper nutrition means getting both enough calories and the proper nutrients. Many people eat more calories than the body needs. This can lead to obesity which is a risk factor for many diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

Today, good nutrition has become more important than ever. There is also now a variety of dietary preferences to choose from, based on cultural diversity, religion and regional differences, and personal preferences. Nutritional needs change throughout the life cycle. The number of calories and amount of specific nutrients required vary based on age, sex, reproductive status, activity level, and overall health of the person.

Of course food alone is not the only key to a longer and healthier life. Good nutrition should be part of an overall healthy lifestyle which includes regular exercise, not smoking or drinking alcohol excessively, stress management, and limiting exposure to environmental hazards. And genes also play a big part in your risk for certain health problems.

As in anything one does, moderation is the key to good health. Eating too much food can result in excess weight while eating too little can lead to numerous nutrient deficiencies and low body mass. Eating healthy and nutritious food is essential to obtain optimal wellness.

“Pagkain ng gulay ugaliin, araw‐araw itong ihain!”National Theme

Gulay ay Pagyabungin, Ito’y Pampahaba ng Buhay Natin.TCU Theme

What is Nutrition Month? 

Presidential Decree 491  the Nutrition Act of the Philippines appointed the National Nutrition Council (NNC) as the lead agency to coordinate the nationwide celebration of this annual event held every July, the Nutrition Month. Come this 38th year of Nutrition Month, NNC comes up with a theme to call the nation’s  attention and action on a particular issue.     

What are objectives of the 2012 Nutrition Month celebration and what is its  theme? 

  The 38th Nutrition Month celebration will focus on vegetables with the theme  “Pagkain ng gulay ugaliin, araw‐araw itong ihain!” 

The objectives of this year’s  celebration are to:

a. increase vegetable consumption as part of a healthy diet to address  micronutrient deficiencies and non‐communicable diseases; 

b.   b. promote vegetable gardening as a source of additional food and income;  andc.   increase demand for vegetables to help local vegetable farmers.   

  

Why give importance to vegetables?

    Nutrition Month focuses on vegetables for several reasons: 

a. Filipinos are eating less and less vegetables.  Based on food consumption  surveys, Filipinos on average are eating less and less vegetables per day in  the last three decades 

b. Across regions, consumption varies   c. Influence of family members who do not eat vegetables  d. Dislike for vegetables because of taste and texture  e. Preference for meat than vegetables  f. Cultural beliefs about vegetables (e.g. eating squash can cause  leprosy)  g. Vegetables are expensive  h. Fear of chemicals and pesticides  i. Vegetables require more time  to prepare   j. Preference for fast foods and instant foods  k. Lack of supply   l. Lack of knowledge on nutritional and health benefits of vegetables. 

In celebration of Nutrition Month, Tourism and HRM students had a parade after the flag ceremony

last Monday, 23rd of July. Students and Faculty members of Taguig City University headed by BS-HRM students celebrated Nutrition month last July 16, 2012 with the theme “Pagkain ng gulay ugaliin, araw-araw itong ihain” as promoted by the Department of Health (DOH) to encourage everyone to increase vegetable consumption as part of a healthy diet.

This is a yearly activity and a month long celebration where everybody is encourage to participate and join to some series of activities organized by the BS-HRM students. Dr. Domingo Manimtim, Director of student affair and discipline of TCU delivered an opening remark and formalized the Nutrition month celebration.

The affair started to an opening prayer lead by Mr. Michel Lagot of BS-Educ, followed by our National Anthem and " Panunumpa sa Watawat" by the HRM society president Mr. Mjhay Laplana.

Dra. Dalisay Browner as the event speaker gave a remarkable note and information pertaining to this year’s Nutrition Month celebration aims to encourage every Filipino to eat more vegetables as a part of our daily diet.

The parade started at 7:30 in the morning with the active participation of college of hospitality, tourism and travel management students wearing their green polo shirt.

Cherrybel Batan and Dennis Francia of BS-HRM wore fruits and vegetables costumes that served as the “Muse and Escort” of the parade. Everybody was all proud to be a part of the said event. They were happy that they were personally became a tool of the campaign in disseminating information and importance of eating vegetables to the residents of the “barangay”. Taguig City University regimen band also performed during and until the end of the parade.TCU marshals made a great job during the event they ensure the safety and security of the students. Participants pass through at the back of TCU campus,

from Central Bicutan to barangay Sto.Niño and Camp Bagong diwa. Finally, it finished at 8:30 in the morning and lastly HRM society President Mjhay Laplana gave thanks and congratulates the students in behalf of all fourth year HRM students. He encourages them to join in several activities provided to celebrate nutrition month.

We had Poster and Slogan making contests followed by Essay Writing Contest in the afternoon. Chef Armand Franco had his demo about the Caribbean Centerpiece and the main event was July 27, 2012. It started with a ribbon- cutting by the TCU President, Atty. Lutgardo Barbo, Dr. Ofelia M. Carague, Dr. Rosalina Cruz with the prominent Professors from Tourism and Hotel and Restaurant Management.

The auditorium was almost crowded. It started with the Doxology by some selected students followed by the singing of National Anthem. A welcoming remarks from Prof. Ma. Eloisa Basa and her introduction to the Dean, Dr. Ofelia M. Carague who talked about the programs of our Mayor Laarni Cayetano and all the upcoming innovations in TCU. Very inspirational message, indeed! An intermission number by 3rd year HRM students, a Korean-pop style dance number. An awesome dance number! Then, a titillating solo song number by Kevin Yambao, the crowd was so lively during his entire song number! A speech from a Barangay Nutrition Scholar of Central Bicutan, Mrs. Minda España who discussed the “ Gabay sa Wastong Pagkain,” then the awarding of plaque of appreciation to the Resource Speaker, Mrs. Minda Espana with Dr. Ofelia Carague and Prof. Basa, Ms. Parco, and Prof. Contreras. Followed by a special message from Prof. Ma. Theresa Contreras. Everything has been said by the previous speakers, so, she discussed about eating indigenous vegetables and acknowledged the camaraderie, the effort, and the unity of the graduating students of HRM and Tourism who were behind the event. Followed by the presentation of the Tourism Dance Troupe, a modern dance presentation. Two surprise song numbers by HRM students while preparing for the Flairtending number of Mark Christian Bersabe who did some basic flairtending techniques with music. Followed by Mixology performed by Mark Joseph Evia who was also one of the contestants of FlairIdol 2012 sponsored by GSM Blue at Sky Dome, North Edsa. Then, the cooking demo of Chef Armand Franco. He delivered his inspirational thoughts about cooking, shared his experiences, and has been very generous in sharing his ideas. We had a Question and\Answer Portion with him which truly proved of his generosity while preparing for his things for the demo. Intermission numbers

again from Tourism and HRM students. The program became more lively when the President of the HRM Society had his icebreaker .then, a heart warmin song number from Ms. Ednalyn, a Tourism student. Then, the much- awaited Cooking Demo of the Resident Chef of TCU, Chef Armand Franco.

PROGRAMME

July 16, 2012

I. PARADE HRM and Tourism all level…………………… 7:00-9:00am

July 27, 2012

II. RIBBON CUTTING TCU President………………………………………… 8:30am

Atty. Lutgardo B. Barbo

And with the Deans and Faculty

III. OPENING PROGRAMME

a.) Doxology Selected fourth year students with……………………9:00am

Mr. Mark Joseph Evia and Ednaline Bengil

b.) National Anthem Third year Student of Tourism………………………….9:10am

Micah Llona

c.) Opening Remarks HRM Society President………………………………………9:15am

Mjhay Laplana

d.) Inspirational Message Dean of CBM/HT……………………………………………….9:25am

Dr. Ofelia M. Carague

e.) Intermission Number Selected HRM Third year students…………………….9:45am

Algo Company

f.) Inspirational Message CHT Chairperson………………………………………………10:00am

Prof. Ma. Eloisa A. Basa

g.) Intermission Number SINGING………………………………………………………….10:10am

Kevin Yambao

h.) Special Message Adviser of Event Management……………………….10:15am

Prof. Theresa Contreras

IV. COOKING DEMO Chef. Instructor of TCU……………………………….10:20-12Nn.

Chef Armand Franco

V. SYMPOSIA

First Speaker Ms. Lynne Bagayan……………………………………1:00-1:30pm

Second Speaker Mr. Jeffrey Adulta…………………………………..…1:30-2:00pm

VI. Intermission Number Selected Students of HRM…………………………2:00-2:05pm

Third Speaker Ms. Lineth Ical…………………………………………...2:05-2:45pm

Fourth Speaker Mr. Lucky John Bernardo……………………………2:45-3:15pm

VII. MR. AND MS. NUTRITION2012…………………………………………….…………………………........................3:15-5:00pm

VIII. AWARDING CEREMONY…………………………………………………………..……………..………………………….….5:00-5:30pm

IX. CHT NIGHT……………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………..….…5:30-9:00pm

X. CLOSING REMARKS……………………………………………Adviser of Convention………………………...…….9:00pm

Prof. Eunice G. Parco

Speakers of the Event

Lyn BagayanTopic: Eat Your Medicine

Jeffrey AdultaTopic: Power Leaves

Lynnete IcalTopic: Brain- Boosting Fruits and Vegetables

John Lucky BernardoTopic: Food as Medicine

The Contest

The celebration of 38th Month with the theme of “Pagkain ng gulay ugaliin, araw-araw itong ihain” was made several activities held last July 23, 2012 to celebrate nutrition month. In attendance were a lot of students joined in essay writing, slogan and poster making contest. HRM society President Mjhay Laplana together with his committees assisted the participants and everyone showed their talents and skills in one common goal to win in the competition. The competition was limited to create and to finish their writing, poster, and slogan it was simultaneously ongoing in one classroom. The committees selected the winners according to the relevance and importance of fruits and vegetables to individual. Winners were awarded trophies and certificate of participation.

MECHANICS OF CONTESTS

POSTER MAKING and SLOGAN MAKING CONTEST

REQUIREMENTS:¼ Illustration BoardPastel Oil, Crayons and other Coloring MaterialsPencilEraser

MECHANICS:1. Interested students will create a poster and slogan following the theme of the contest2. Interested students are free to use any medium in poster and slogan making and shall be placed

on a ¼ illustration board.3. Entries must be submitted on or before July 23, 2012

CRITERIA:Relevance to the Theme 40 %Originality 35%Impact (Heatless, presentation, Color Harmony) 25%Total of 100%

PRIZES:Third Place Bronze Medal and Certificate

Second Place Silver Medal and CertificateFirst Place Gold Medal and Certificate

ESSAY WRITING CONTEST

REQUIRMENTS:Short Bond PaperBlack Ball pen

MECHANICS:

1. The Theme is “Gulay ay Pagyabungin, Ito’y pampahaba ng Buhay Natin” the TCU Theme and our national Theme “ Pagkain ng Gulay Ugailiin, Araw-araw Itong Ihain”.

2. All entries must be written in English and must be have at least 500 words.3. All essays must be original and unpublished previously.4. All entries will be judged based on content, originality, structure and style.5. Entries must be submitted on before July 23, 2012.

CRITERIA:

Relevance to the Theme 45%Originality 25%Structure 15%Style 15%Total of 100%

PRIZES:Third Place Bronze Medal and certificateSecond Place Silver Medal and Certificate

First Place Gold Medal and CertificateQUIZ BEE

REQUIRMENTS:1/8 Illustration boardChalkEraser

MECHANICS:

1. The coverage of the Quiz Bee includes General Subject in Science and other related About Nutrition.

2. It is open to groups with two members3. The group will write their answer on a 1/8 illustration board 4. All groups will answer the same set of question.5. There will be Three Components in the competition namely: Elimination round, Semi- final round

and the Final round.6. The group who gets the highest no. of points is automatically declared the champion or the

runner-up as the case maybe.

PRIZE: Third Place Bronze Medal and CertificateSecond Place Silver Medal and CertificateFirst Place Gold Medal and Certificate

CARIBBEAN CENTER PIECE

REQUIREMENTS:FruitsVegetables

MECHANICS:1. Groups with three to Four members are welcome (Exclusively for HRM and TOURISM preferably

Second to Fourth Year students who have knowledge in fruits and vegetables Center piece.2. The group must have their own name.3. They must provide their own fruits and vegetables and other materials.4. Elimination round will be held on July 23 at the kitchen Laboratory.

CRITERIA:Originality 25%Color Balance 25%Design 25%Group Performance 25%Total 100%

PRIZES:Fifth Place Trophy and CertificatesFourth Place Trophy and CertificatesThird Place Trophy and certificatesSecond Place Trophy and CertificatesFirst Place Trophy and Certificates

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

SLOGAN MAKING

POSTER MAKING

NAME COURSE & SEC.1. Jundan , Nurhana A.

BS TOURISM A-21

2.David , Maria Angelica

BS TOURISM A-21

3.Baniel ,Jacklyn BSHRM A-11

4.De Hitta , Anna BSHRM A-21

5.Ladrillo , Margie L. BSHRM D-21

6.Norombaba , Zyreen M.

BS HRM D-21

7.Sitos , Mheradel BSHRM B-31

NAME COURSE & SEC.

1. Felias, Alyssa Amor BS TOURISM A-31

2. Velayo , Mylene A. BS TOURISM A-21

3. Pejan, Alexandra R. BS TOURISM A-21

4.Demafiles ,Rowell I. BS HRM B-41

5.Penaflor, Apple May R. BSHRM B-41

7. Leal, Mark Lyndon N. BSHRM F-11

8.Guillena , Mark Aldrin Z.

BSHRM F-11

9. Arsua, Job L. BSHRM C-11

10.Ledesma, Jastin BS TOURISM 11.Mapamba , Raymark C. BS HRM (PM)12. Madamba , Raffy C. BS ENGINEERING13. Tuciap , Francis P. BSHRM D-

31ESSAY WRITING

NAME COURSE & SEC.

1. Segura, Aiza Mae BS HRM C-31

2. Marcelo , Jefferson S.

BS HRM C-31

3.Angeles , Marielle V

BS HRM A-41

4. Ceberenilo , Justin Dione

BS HRM (PM)

5. Ogang , Shiela A. BS HRM A41(EVE)QUIZ BEE

NAME COURSE & SEC.

1. Pacut , Abegeil O. BS TOURISM A-21 (AM) Salandanan ,

Gea G.2.Roque, Rhia Gail BS HRM A-41

(PM) Molina , Roselle L.3.De Hitta , Anna I. BS HRM A-41

(EVE) Bauiel ,Juckylun 4. Castro, Francis Jose G. Lancio , John Harrey5.Zaragoza , Sherly A.

BSHRM C-31

Tuciap , Francis6.Valad-on , Genelyn T.

BSHRM C-31

Marceto , Jefferson S.7.Tagget , Jericho G. BSHRM C-31 Segura, Aiza Mae

POSTER MAKING CONTEST

NAME COURSE & SEC.

CARIBBEAN CENTER PIECE

4. Roldan , Jeffrey BSHRMA-41(PM)

Recaña , Mark Peter Quito , Noel Dela Cruz , Jake Morrif

5. Lariogue , jeff BSHRMA-41(PM)

Ching , Jacquelyn Delos Reyes , Leizel Sermiento , Glenn Errolle6.Violette, lugtu BSHRM

A-21(EVE)

Peñafiel , CrisnaGumarao , Christelle Shane

NAME COURSE &SEC.1. Llames , Jozelle N. BSHRM

A-41(EVE)

Lapeña , Clariza M. Lipalam , Julie Ann G. Alcantara , Elisha B.

2. Mortal , Rose Ann L. BSHRMA-41(EVE)

Hermoso , Ellelou C. Sinahon , Ronnie B. Sison , Joshua B.

3. Barnesto, Ana Margarita P.

BSHRMA-41(EVE) Alih, Haiza C.

Garcia Gladys Oganag Shiela

Champion Velayo , Mylene A. BS TOURISM A-211ST RUNNER UP Arsua , Job L. BS HRM C-112ND RUNNER UP Felias , Alyssa Amor BS TOURISM A-31

SLOGAN MAKING CONTEST

NAME COURSE & SEC.CHAMPION Jundan , Nurhana A. BS TOURISM A-211ST RUNNER UP De Hitta , Anna BS HRM A-11 EVE2ND RUNNER UP David , Maria Angelica BS TOURISM A-21

ESSAY WRITING CONTEST

NAME COURSE & SEC.CHAMPION Marcelo , Jefferson S. BS HRM 3-C1ST RUNNER UP Angeles , Marielle V BS HRM 4-A2NDRUNNER UP Ogang , Shiela A. BS HRM A- 41 EVE3RD RUNNER UP Ceberenilo , Justin Dione BS HRM 4TH RUNNER UP Segura, Aiza Mae BSHRM 3-C

CARIBBEAN CENTER PIECE

TITLE COURSEChampion THANKS GIVING

TURKEYBSHRM A-41 EVE.

1ST RUNNER UP TIMELESS SWEETNESS

BS HRM A-41 PM

2ND RUNNER UP TROPICAL CENTER PEACE

BS HRM A-41 PM

3RD RUNNER UP THE JUNGLE BSHRM A-41 PM

4TH RUNNER UP. LE FRUIT ET LEGUMES DE CARIBBEAN

BS HRM A-41 EVE.

MOST OUTSTANDING ORGANIZERS

A-41 PM

Ziel HeartDeleon Louie

B-41 PM

Torres MarkGarcia EuniceSantos Rochie

A-41 EVE

Sison , JoshuaMarva Marie Abigail

B-41 EVE

Olaguer, Alro

Convention Level of Feedback

Feedback Analysis:

The following informs a brief summary of the views from the participants:

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Challenges

Putting up an event is not that easy but very much rewarding. From gathering all the Class Officers from different sections of HRM Seniors, brainstorming about the logo and the school theme; the programme which was really the backbone of the event; the line- ups of the games and contests; the very important people that must be part of the program; the preliminary and final editing up to the invitations to send to all those people concerned, and most of all, for putting our trust and counting on with each other that at the end of the day, everything will turn out good. And it turned out to be the best and that’s what made it more rewarding! It was worth all the effort and all the sleepless nights, indeed!

Though we are financially unstable, we learned to reach out to those who can afford to be sponsors and we can even bother to take penny out from our own pockets. Little things that were part of the efforts. Though, there were changes in sectioning this semester, and we met new classmates, still, it became the turning point for us to build camaraderie and unity. We fought hard for each section. We have achieved our common goal and not to be the best but be united as one.

They said that HRM seniors have proven enough but I may say that we are still hungry for knowledge and there will always be rooms for more improvements that we can use in the future and we can share and leave behind the students from our younger level

Lessons Learned

Though it seems that everything and everybody is on the rush, unity, camaraderie and friendship were built among us. We worked and stood as one to achieve our goals. There are certain people who really got the leadership skills who truly stood up for the success of the event. The speakers were loaded with self- confidence and delivered their piece as if they are just talking in front of the mirror. We have also developed flexibility and patience. Instead of nagging about someone’s fault, we just did our best shot to save time and effort. Everyone’s creativity was challenged from the title and concept of their Caribbean Centerpieces, the themes of their posters and slogans, and to the concept of their booths.

The event would not possible without each other. Everybody has given their best shots in their own little ways. But those little ways have turned the event into more meaningful, more rewarding, and even more successful one!

Recommendations

We must develop a sense of time management always. We must organize things to avoid rushing everything and to get rid of running from everything and everywhere just to know that everything falls in their proper places. Time management is a talent everyone must develop. If we truly know that everything is planned accordingly and we have our second and even third set set of plans just in case some things happen, definitely, there will be no haggard moments during the event. Everybody will be seated and very much relaxed watching how the crowd appreciates all the hardships and the efforts of the team. It is good to see the team watches with the crowd and applauding every part of the event!