‘𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲’ 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗦𝗔’𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗸𝗹𝗮𝗻

“𝘓𝘦𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘺 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘣𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥.”

KALIBO, Aklan-This timeless principle took center stage as the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Aklan Provincial Statistical Office conducted a lecture on food and nutrition entitled “Your Food and You” on September 14, 2026, at the PSA Aklan Conference Room.

The activity formed part of the PSA Aklan’s anniversary celebration and aimed to promote greater awareness among its personnel on the importance of proper nutrition, healthy eating habits, and lifestyle choices that contribute to overall health and well-being.

Ms. Leah Valencia-Tugade, Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian, served as the resource speaker and discussed the concept of lifestyle medicine, where she emphasized the importance of making informed and healthy choices regarding food and nutrient intake to support overall well-being and maintain a healthy body.

Ms. Tugade underscored the essential components of a balanced diet and the principles of proper nutrition, while encouraging the participants to develop healthier eating habits.

To provide a more comprehensive understanding of lifestyle medicine, Ms. Tugade discussed its six pillars, namely, healthy nutrition, regular physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of harmful substances, and positive social connections.

She also highlighted the potential benefits of whole-food, plant-based nutrition, regular physical activity, and maintaining good gut health in supporting the prevention and management of chronic diseases, including heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease.

The lecture provided PSA Aklan employees with an opportunity to assess their current eating habits and gain practical insights into the types of food and nutrients their bodies need.
The activity further reinforced the importance of health and wellness among PSA personnel, recognizing that employees play a vital role in ensuring the continuous delivery of quality public service.

PSA Aklan expressed its appreciation to Ms. Tugade for sharing her time, expertise, and valuable insights. Her contribution made the activity a meaningful part of the office’s anniversary celebration and served as an important reminder that taking care of one’s health is essential in an effective and efficient delivery of public service.

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