Leyte -The local government here is pushing for backyard planting of moringa, a miracle plant to save the town’s population from the consequences of malnutrition.
Mayor Leonardo Javier said they have been encouraging people to plant and eat moringa (malunggay) as one of the most economical way to prevent malnutrition.
“Aside from encouraging households to cultivate this healthy plant, we will also formulate food mixed with moringa for feeding of children,” Javier told Leyte Samar Daily Express.
The local chief executive will adopt the public-private sector partnership to push through the initiative and other activities aimed at fighting malnutrition
“There’s a lot of organization that can be tapped but they have to see first from us that we are helping ourselves,” Javier added.
The official pointed out that they picked moringa for cultivation considering that each ounce of leaf contains seven times the Vitamin C found in oranges, four times the Vitamin A of carrots, three times the iron of spinach, four times as much calcium as milk and three times the potassium of bananas.
The 2010 Operation Timbang conducted in this town reveals that out of the 3,466 preschool children weighed, 747 of them or 21.55% are malnourished. The figure shows a moderate reduction from the 24.85% malnutrition prevalence a year ago.
National Nutrition Council Regional Program Coordinator Carina Santiago lauded the program of this town since moringa is loaded with vitamins, nutrients, and amino acids needed by children to ensure normal physical and mental development.
“We have been advocating that every household should plant malunggay and we are happy to hear that the local government of Javier is taking the lead on this,” she said in a phone interview.
The NNC suggested conducting demonstrations on how to cook moringa in such a way that it will be more attractive for children.
Planting a moringa tree is easy and fast. Even branches used as fence posts often take roots and grow into full-sized trees. Moringa branch cuttings will root without much care, but they grow best planted at the start of the rainy season or another time when the weather is mild. (SARWELL Q. MENIANO)
http://leytesamardaily.net/2011/06/javier-lgu-pushing-backyard-planting-of-malunggay/
Mayor Leonardo Javier said they have been encouraging people to plant and eat moringa (malunggay) as one of the most economical way to prevent malnutrition.
“Aside from encouraging households to cultivate this healthy plant, we will also formulate food mixed with moringa for feeding of children,” Javier told Leyte Samar Daily Express.
The local chief executive will adopt the public-private sector partnership to push through the initiative and other activities aimed at fighting malnutrition
“There’s a lot of organization that can be tapped but they have to see first from us that we are helping ourselves,” Javier added.
The official pointed out that they picked moringa for cultivation considering that each ounce of leaf contains seven times the Vitamin C found in oranges, four times the Vitamin A of carrots, three times the iron of spinach, four times as much calcium as milk and three times the potassium of bananas.
The 2010 Operation Timbang conducted in this town reveals that out of the 3,466 preschool children weighed, 747 of them or 21.55% are malnourished. The figure shows a moderate reduction from the 24.85% malnutrition prevalence a year ago.
National Nutrition Council Regional Program Coordinator Carina Santiago lauded the program of this town since moringa is loaded with vitamins, nutrients, and amino acids needed by children to ensure normal physical and mental development.
“We have been advocating that every household should plant malunggay and we are happy to hear that the local government of Javier is taking the lead on this,” she said in a phone interview.
The NNC suggested conducting demonstrations on how to cook moringa in such a way that it will be more attractive for children.
Planting a moringa tree is easy and fast. Even branches used as fence posts often take roots and grow into full-sized trees. Moringa branch cuttings will root without much care, but they grow best planted at the start of the rainy season or another time when the weather is mild. (SARWELL Q. MENIANO)
http://leytesamardaily.net/2011/06/javier-lgu-pushing-backyard-planting-of-malunggay/
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