ND II Christine M. Lopez receiving the plaque of appreciation on behalf of the National Nutrition Council Region VII
Cebu City – The University of San Carlos (USC) School of Health Care Professions acknowledged National Nutrition Council Region VII’s (NNC 7) valuable contribution and steadfast commitment to promoting dietetics and nutrition education. The awarding rite was held on 18 March 2024 at the SAFAD Theatre, USC-Talamban Campus, Cebu City. The citation in the award emphasized the importance of NNC 7’s effort in helping future nutrition and dietetics professionals become more knowledgeable and proficient in the field of public health nutrition. The academic institution, which is well-known for its dedication to providing high-quality healthcare education also honored its partnership with NNC in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Nutritionist-Dietitians play a critical role in in health care industry especially considering changing food patterns, lifestyle diseases, and the rising incidence of malnutrition in the different life stages of the population. Recognizing the crucial role of education in addressing these challenges, the NNC 7 has consistently endeavored to provide invaluable resources, guidance, and expertise to students embarking on their academic and professional journey in this field.
NNC 7 has actively collaborated with educational institutions like the USC through a variety of initiatives, such as seminars and campus-based nutrition education campaign aside from the internship program that promotes innovation, conversation, and continuous learning to provide the students with knowledge, skills, and real-world experience they need to succeed in their chosen fields of work.