SCHOOLS can now better promote nutrition, health and wellness with the help of Nestlé Wellness Campus.

One such school that has dedicated “Wellness Corners” in classrooms where students can learn NWC’s 7 Healthy Habits is the Ricardo P. Cruz Sr. Elementary School in Taguig City.

These healthy habits include Choose Nutritious and Varied Options; Manage Portions; Choose to Drink Water and Milk; Play Actively; Enjoy Meals Together; Keep Good Hygiene and Care for the Planet.

These focus on the value of proper nutrition and active lifestyle, bonding and eating with the family and other practices like sustainability and solid waste management.

“This is where we show the different Healthy Habits story animations that we produced to keep students engaged during their learning breaks,” MAPEH Coordinator Rady D. Delos Reyes said.

“We are grateful for all the support being given by NWC. Everyone is motivated to participate and join, even the parents, and many talents are being developed. As we are well into our transition to face-to-face, we hope to continue instilling the value of wellness while ensuring everyone’s safety virtually and on the ground,” Bisco said.

Another school that benefited from the program was the Bagong Silangan Elementary School in Quezon City.

In preparation, School Wellness Coordinators Teacher Joyce J. Jagong and Teacher Estela Marie C. Sabiniano shared that aside from the safety measures, having fully vaccinated teachers and staff was one of their top priorities to help protect the students.

When it comes to nutrition, health and wellness, Jagong shared how Nestlé Wellness Campus helped Bagong Silangan during the pandemic. “We saw how much the children and parents improved. They ate more nutritious meals and spent more time together, even participating in dancercise,” Jagong said.

Sabiniano said that the program also reinforced proper handwashing.

“When parents see the strict implementation of health and safety measures and also the healthy habits practices, they’ll be inspired as they see that there really is a safe environment for their kids,” she added.

Jagong expressed gratitude towards the program.

“We are thankful to the entire Nestlé Wellness Campus program because of the benefits not only to our school but to communities across the country. We really believe that this program is able to help a lot of people, especially during this time,” she said.

Nestlé pledged to continue helping communities.

“Nestlé Wellness Campus has always been a strong partner of public schools and these communities inspire us to keep going,” said Kevin Carpio, Nestlé Wellness Campus Project Lead and Corporate Nutritionist at Nestlé PH.

“As the Kasambuhay sa Kalusugan of Filipino families, we remain committed to supporting them and in promoting wellness for many years to come. We thank and honor these communities for helping us encourage more Filipino families to live healthier, happier lives in the unfolding normal,” he added.