NUTRITION EDUCATION AND COUNSELING

Question 1

Nutrition education

Answer 1

is a set of learning experiences designed to assist in healthy
eating choices and other nutrition-related behavior.

Question 2

Social and Behavior Change Approach
(USAID 2010

Answer 2

Researching “the full range of factors (including
social and environmental influences) at multiple
levels to promote change, including behavioral
change, effectively

Question 3

Stage of Behavior:
Pre-aware

Action Needed:
CummonicationStrat:

Answer 3

Never having heard about behaviour

• build awareness/provide awareness
  -drama, song , community groups, radio, indiv counsiling

Question 4

Stage of Behavior:
Contemplation
Action Needed:
CummonicationStrat:

Answer 4

(admit that change may be needed, weighs pros and cons of changing and not changing behavior)

-Persuasion and encouragement commit to making a change
-Group discussions or talks
Individual counselling
Counselling cards
Feeding support group
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Question 5

Stage of Behavior:
Aware
Action Needed:
CummonicationStrat:

Answer 5

(having heard about the new behavior and knowing what it is, not considering change)

-Give more information, discuss benefits and persuade
-Group discussions or talks
Oral and printed word
Counselling cards

Question 6

Stage of Behavior:
Intention
Action Needed:
CummonicationStrat:

Answer 6

(preparing to change a specific behavior, taking initial steps and setting some goals)

-Writing an action plan. Setting small step goals

-ell others about the plan in a group discussion

Question 7

Stage of Behavior:
Trial
Action Needed:
CummonicationStrat:

Answer 7

(trying new behavior out)
-Negotiate the best ways of overcoming obstacles
-Home visits
Use of visuals aids
Groups of activities for family and the community
Negotiate with the husband and mother-in-law (or influential family members) to support

Question 8

Stage of Behavior:
Action
Action Needed:
CummonicationStrat:

Answer 8

(demonstrating the new behavior, committing time and energy to making change)

-Further discussion on the benefits to ensure the behavior continues

-Encouraging and praising
Emphasizing the importance of behav

Question 9

Stage of Behavior:
Maintenance
Action Needed:
CummonicationStrat:

Answer 9

(continuing to do new behavior or maintaining it, striving to make it permamentn)

-Discuss benefits, provide support at all levels
-Congratulate

Question 10

Stage of Behavior:
Adoption/Telling others
Action Needed:
CummonicationStrat:

Answer 10

(the ormer behavior is gone and the benefits and give support new behavior is routine)

Reinforce the benefits
Praise

Question 11

Government organizations

Answer 11

Food and Nutrition Research Center (FNRC)
Departments of Health (DOH)

Department of Education (DepEd)
Department of National Defense (DND)

Department of Social Welfare (DSWD),
Presidential Arm for Community Development (PACD)

National Economic and Development Authority

Question 12

Non-government organizations

Answer 12

Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines (NFP)

Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement (PRRM)

Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC)

Question 13

Food and Nutrition Research Center (FNRC

Answer 13

an agency in the Philippines that develops
nutritional products, provides nutrition updates and
analyses, offers nutritional intervention models,
promotes and transfers food and nutrition
technologies, and improves human resource
development

Question 14

Departments of Health (DOH)

Answer 14

is responsible for ensuring access to basic public
health services by all Filipinos t

Question 15

Department of Education (DepEd)

Answer 15

responsible for ensuring access to,
promoting equity in, and improving the quality of
basic education

Question 16

Department of National Defense (DND)

Answer 16

responsible for guarding against
external and internal threats to peace and security
in the country

Question 17

Department of Social Welfare (DSWD),

Answer 17

responsible for the protection of the
social welfare of rights of Filipinos and to promote
social development.

Question 18

Presidential Arm for Community Development (PACD)

Answer 18

manage the Philippine Community Development Program, focusing on improving the lives of people

Question 19

National Economic and Development Authority

Answer 19

responsible for economic
development and planning

Question 20

Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines (NFP)

Answer 20

dedicated to promoting good nutrition in Filipino
communities

Question 21

Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement (PRRM)

Answer 21

formed in 1952 in order to assist the poor members
of society in the Philippines

Question 22

Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC)

Answer 22

initially focused on providing blood, short-term aid, and participating in disaster relief activities.