QUEZON CITY โ In line with the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) and the month-long observance of the 52nd Nutrition Month celebration, the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) held a Seminar on Urban Gardening and Nutri Garden and Nutrition Month Quiz Bee as a culminating activity this year.
With this yearโs theme โSa PPAN: Sama-Sama sa Nutrisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat,โ this initiative aimed to increase awareness and appreciation of nutrition and sustainable environmental practices that contribute to healthier individuals and communities. During the seminar, they also identified practical, sustainable food production practices, such as urban gardening, and strengthened camaraderie and teamwork through interactive, educational activities.
The highlight of the culminating activity was an interactive quiz bee, titled Nutri Quiz,ย with representatives from the six operating units of the ATI Central Office joining the competition.
Moreover, the activity consisted of more than 100 participants during the kick-off ceremony and culminating activity that employed participatory and experiential learning approaches through lectures, demonstrations, and contests.ย
The annual activity of the Nutrition Month demonstrated that its true meaning was aligned with the recognition of the agricultural sector. It created a foundation for a healthier future and served as an instrument to strengthen the advocacy for nutritious food on the table of every Filipino family.
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