LEGAL BASIS FOR NUTRITION

OBJECTIVES
1. explain the legal framework of managing nutrition program 2. identify the key functions of LGUs in the management of nutrition and related services based on different legislations/policies

LGU MANDATES FOR NUTRITION SERVICE DELIVERY

1987 PHIL. CONSTITUTION (ARTICLE XV SEC.3)

The state shall defend the right of the children to assistance, including proper care and nutrition

PD 491 (1974) NUTRITION ACT OF THE PHILIPPINES

Nutrition is a priority of the govt

Created NNC and defined its function

PD 1286 (1974) REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS IN THE AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

Employing registered
nutritionist dietitians in hospitals (govt or private) and each LGU and RHU

LOI 441 (1976)

Authorizing the DILG to organize nutrition committees at different administrative levels

PD 1569 (1978) STRENGTHENING THE BARANGAY NUTRITION PROGRAM

Strengthening the barangay nutrition program Providing at least one BNS in every barangay

EO 234 (1987) REORGANIZATION ACT OF NNC

Promulgation of E.O. 234 reaffirming the need for an inter-sectoral national policy making and coordinating body on nutrition

EO 51 (1988) NATIONAL CODE OF MARKETING OF BREAST MILK SUBSTITUTES, BREAST MILK SUPPLEMENT AND OTHER RELATED PRODUCTS
Regulates marketing of breast milk substitute Promote, protect and support breastfeeding Ensure that its facilities for health care system is not used for promoting infant formula

R.A. 7160 (1991) LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE

Devolved to the LGUs the delivery of basic services including nutrition

RA 8172 (1995) AN ACT PROMOTING SALT IODIZATION NATIONWIDE AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES
Check and monitor that the foodgrade salt being sold in the market is properly iodized Cooperate in informing and educating the public on the benefits of using iodized salt

RA 8976 (2000) AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE FOOD FORTIFICATION PROGRAM AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

LGUs should designate an official who shall assist in monitoring of fortified and labeled, in public markets, retail stores and foodservice establishments Submit monitoring reports to BFAD

RA 8980 (2000) AN ACT PROMULGATING A COMPREHENSIVE POLICY AND NATIONAL SYSTEM FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT (ECCD)

Provide basic ECCD basic services Support the organization/ mobilization of the ECCD Coordinating Committees

DOH AO 2003-119 UPDATED GUIDELINES ON MICRONUTRIENT SUPPLEMENTATION (VITAMIN A, IRON AND IODINE)

Support activities related to micronutrient supplementation Coordinate and mobilize nutrition committee for resource generation and program implementation

NEDA- SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (SDC) RESOLUTION NO.1, S 2004

Integrate nutrition objectives and components in the KALAHI-CIDSS program and other anti-poverty programs of the government towards the achievement of MDGs by 2015

DOH AO 2008-0029 IMPLEMENTING HEALTH REFORMS FOR RAPID REDUCTION OF MATERNAL AND NEONATAL MORTALITY

Adopt and implement the maternal, newborn and child health nutrition (MNCHN) Strategy
Reorganize local health bureaucracy to mainstream MNCHN activities

EO 472 (2005) TRANSFERRING THE NATIONAL NUTRITION COUNCIL FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
NNC is transferred from the DA to DOH

The Secretary of the Department of Health shall be the ex-officio Chairperson of the NNC Governing Board with the Secretaries of DA and DILG as ex-officio Vice-Chairpersons

KEY FUNCTIONS OF LGU

Allocating Resources Capacity Building and Development Delivery of nutrition and nutrition-related services

 Advocacy Information, Education and Communication Campaign Compliance monitoring

KEY POINT
reminding LGUs on their mandates and the potential benefits they can get from managing nutrition programs properly will make them

NUTRITION CHAMPIONS