MMMH & MC Nutrition and Dietetics Department-NDD

06/08/2026

Earlier today, the Nutrition Support Unit (NSU) successfully conducted its clinical nutrition workshop entitled "Empowering Health Care Teams in Clinical Nutrition for Enhanced Patient Care."

Recognizing nutrition as an integral component of patient management, the workshop aimed to strengthen the knowledge and competencies of healthcare professionals in delivering evidence-based nutrition care as part of comprehensive clinical management.

The program formally commenced with an inspiring virtual message from Dr. Maria Lourdes K. Otayza, Medical Center Chief, who emphasized that nutrition is not merely a footnote in patient management but a vital and rigorous component of quality healthcare.

Dr. Mia Lijauco, Chairperson of the Nutrition Support Unit, presented the hospital's current Nutrition Care Process (NCP) practices.
Dr. Jacqueline Rose Burgos, Clinical Nutrition Manager of Abbott Philippines, discussed the role of nutrition in optimizing clinical outcomes, promoting recovery, and enhancing the quality of patient care through the effective implementation of the Nutrition Care Process.
This was followed by Dr. Kristal Mendoza, who delivered a lecture on the principles and clinical application of Parenteral Nutrition.

To reinforce the concepts discussed, participants actively engaged in a case-based workshop, applying the Nutrition Care Process in developing nutrition care plans for a given clinical scenario.

The activity was attended by resident physicians from various hospital departments, nurses, pharmacists, and dietitians, with 40 participants attending onsite and another 76 participating virtually.

The program concluded with the closing remarks of Dr. Jose B. Orosa III, Chief of the Medical Professional Staff.

The Nutrition Support Unit operates as a multidisciplinary team composed of physicians—led by Dr. Ma. Blanca Kua, together with Dr. Mia Lijauco, Dr. Kristal Mendoza, and Dr. Johanna Perez, with closed collaboration with Dietitians, a Nurse and Pharmacist. Through initiatives such as this, the team remains committed to advancing clinical nutrition as an essential component of high-quality, patient-centered healthcare.

03/08/2026

Para kanino bumabangon ang mga staff ng dietary? Pakipusuan po mga kanutrisyon...

01/08/2026

The awarding of prizes to the winners of the nutrition quiz bee spearheaded by the Nutrition and Dietetics Department of MMMH&MC participated by several Barangay Health Workers and Barangay Nutrition Scholars of the City of Batac as part of culminating the 2026 nutrition month celebration on July 31, 2026 at the OPD Covered Court.

The cash prizes were awarded by the nutrition doctors of the Nutrition Support Unit, Dr. Mia Grace Lijauco, Chair of NST and Dr. Kristal Mendoza, nutrition doctor and Chair of the OPD Department together with Ms. Christy Amor Viloria, head of NDD.

01/08/2026

The quiz bee proper during the quiz bee on July 31, 2026 at the OPD Covered Court.

Questions during the quiz bee were from the 2026 Nutrition Month Talking points released by the National Nutrition Council, updates on health and nutrition and regarding Sports Nutrition.

The questions were categorized into three sets: Easy, Average and Difficult.

31/07/2026

Culminating the 2026 Nutrition Month celebration through a nutrition quiz bee which was participated by selected Barangay Health Workers and Barangay Nutrition Scholars from the City of Batac. Participants were welcomed by Ms. Christy Amor Viloria, Nutritionist Dietitian V and the head of the Nutrition and Dietetics Department.

In his message during the opening preliminaries, Dr. Jose Orosa III, CMPS and the OIC-Medical Center Chief II of MMMH&MC thanked the participants and mentioned that the activity is also a part of strengthening linkage with them as frontline workers in the community and they are important partners of the hospital towards better health care for all.

31/07/2026

As Nutrition Month comes to an end, our nutrition advocacy continues.

As part of its ongoing health promotion efforts, the Nutrition and Dietetics Department conducted its monthly OPD Nutrition Lectures to strengthen nutrition awareness and promote healthy lifestyle practices among patients and their families.

This month’s topics included the 2026 Nutrition Month Theme, presented by Ms. Novalein Diana Goyen, and Checking Food Labels, presented by Ms. Jeunese Fronda.

Through continuous nutrition education, the department remains committed to empowering the community to make informed food choices and improve health outcomes.

31/07/2026

31/07/2026

Yehey! July, nutrition month is to end but our practices for a better nutrition shall continue throughout the year.

30/07/2026

As the month long celebration of the 2026 nutrition month is to end, remember that our body is our kingdom and we shall take good care of it, we have only one life, we must make the most of it.

In every meal we eat, always be guided by the Pinggang Pinoy to have a variety of foods in our plate and of the 10 kumainments, simple nutritional guides for a better nutrition.

24/07/2026

Happiest birthday to the birthday celebrants for this week. May you enjoy your vacation, leave with your love ones and family. Stay safe and wishing all of you more healthy and blessed birthdays to come.
Cook John Carlo Quidilla
Cook Jaynemy Talub
Cook David Rigonan
Cook Hyaliza Dabalos
Food Service Worker Richard Agustin Jr.
And our Nutritionist Dietitian V Ms. Christy Amor Viloria