NUTRITION MONTH 2014

KALAMIDAD PAGHANDAAN:
GUTOM AT MALNUTRISYON
AGAPAN

INTRODUCTION

The Philippines is located along the typhoon belt in the

Pacific making it vulnerable to typhoons
Average of 20 typhoons a year and seven (7) are destructive

Disaster Risk Profile

300 volcanoes/22 active

The Philippine Archipelago occupies the western ring of the

Pacific Ocean (Western Segment of the Pacific Ring of Fire), a
most active part of the earth that is characterized by an
ocean-encircling belt of active volcanoes and earthquake

Rapid
onset

TYPES OF
EMERGENCIES
earthquake
volcano
flood

epidemic

cyclone

Slow
onset

terrorist
attack
chemical
plane crash
spill

war

drought

Natural

famine

civil unrest

Manmade

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

TYPHOON PREPAREDNESS

If living in low-lying areas

If living along coastal areas

If house is made of light materials

If living in flood-prone area

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TYPHOON PREPAREDNESS
If staying in the house:

Food
Water
Medical Supplies
Others (candles, rechargeable lamp, etc)

WHERE DO YOU HIDE DURING

EARTHQUAKE?
1. Under the
table?
2. Hide in your
car?
3. Stay/park near
buildings

EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS

Earthquake safety drills in schools and

offices
Follow Building Code
Prepare a Disaster Preparedness Kit
(flashlight, medical kit,
Evacuation Plan
Know Emergency Telephone Numbers

EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDESS
During Earthquake:
Do not Panic!
Protect Head at all times
Stay calm.
If inside: stand in a doorway or crouch beside a
desk or table.
If outside: stand away from buildings, trees,
telephone, and electrical lines.
If on the road: drive away from underpasses and
overpasses; stop in a safe area, stay in between
vehicles or between sturdy furniture

EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS

After the Earthquake:

Check for injuries and provide first aid.
Do a safety check: check for gas,
water, downed power lines and
shortages. Turn off appropriate utilities;
Check for damage.
Turn on the radio and listen for
instructions on safety or recovery
actions.
Use the telephone for emergencies

NUTRITION IN EMERGENCIES
To prevent deterioration of nutritional
status and death
Nutritional programs:
Nutritional assessment, infant and
young child feeding program,
management of acute malnutrition,
micronutrient supplementation

NUTRITION IN EMERGENCIES

Importance:
To prevent death
Protect the right to nutrition

NUTRITION IN EMERGENCIES
Nutritional Problems in Emergencies:
Acute Malnutrition- Muscle wasting
Chronic Malnutrition- Stunting and
Impaired Mental Development
Micronutrient Deficiencies- Vit. A ,
Iodine, Iron

NUTRITION IN EMERGENCIES

Priority are Newborns, Toddlers and

Pregnant Women
Breastfeeding for 0-6 months
Supplementary feeding +
Breastfeeding for 6 mos. to 2 yrs

NUTRITION IN EMERGENCIES
Family Emergency Preparedness Food Checklist:

Water
Canned sardines/meat/fruits/vegetables
Canned juices/ milk for adults
Cup noodles
Dried fish/fruits
High energy foods like peanut butter, crackers, Jelly
Foods for infants, elderly or persons on special diet
Comfort foods like biscuits, hard candy, instant cereal,
instant coffee
Paper cups, plates and plastic utensils

NUTRITION IN EMERGENCIES

Proper food handling, storage,

preparation
Proper handwashing

THANK YOU