Tag: July

Since 1974, Presidential Decree No. 491 has designated July as Nutrition Month in the Philippines, marking a nationwide effort to combat malnutrition. The annual observance highlights **why do we celebrate nutrition month in July**, promoting greater public awareness of proper nutrition's importance for overall health and well-being.

According to the age-old "R-month rule," oysters should only be consumed in months with the letter 'R' in their name. The primary reasons why you should not eat oysters in July, and the other summer months, relate to historical food safety risks, the oysters' spawning cycle, and the resulting impact on their flavor.

According to the World Health Organization, unhealthy diets and a lack of physical activity are among the leading global risks to health. To combat this, annual campaigns are held worldwide to promote healthy eating habits and educate the public on the importance of nutrition, sparking the common question, 'What day is nutrition month?'.