Nutrition Month 2026: “Nutrisyon at Kalikasan, Ating Pangalagaan!”

For 52 years now, Nutrition Month is celebrated every July by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 491 of 1974 or the Nutrition Act of the Philippines. The Nutrition Month celebration aims to raise awareness on the importance of proper nutrition, and encourage Filipinos to practice healthy eating habits consisting of healthier food options. Since 2024, the Nutrition Month campaign has been guided by the overarching theme, “Sa PPAN, Sama-Sama sa Nutrisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat,” with a selected sub-theme under this broader call to highlight the key pillars of the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN).

Furthermore, the National Nutrition Council plays a crucial role in advancing policies and programs that promote proper nutrition across the life cycle. Through coordinated nutrition interventions and multi-sectoral collaboration, the Council supports initiatives that ensure access to safe, nutritious, and sustainable food while responding to emerging challenges such as climate change.

This year’s theme, “Nutrisyon at Kalikasan, Ating Pangalagaan!” serves as a call to action for government agencies, local government units, civil society organizations, the private sector, and communities to work together in protecting both human health and the environment. Safeguarding forests, oceans, agricultural lands, and water resources helps secure our food sources and ensures that future generations will continue to have access to nutritious and sustainable diets.

As we celebrate Nutrition Month 2026, let us recognize that the health of people and the health of the planet are inseparable. By adopting sustainable food practices, reducing food waste, supporting local and climate-resilient food production, and strengthening nutrition programs, we can build resilient food systems and ensure better nutrition for all Filipinos—while caring for the environment that sustains us.