NUTRITION INFORMATION AND AUDIT SUBMISSION PORTAL FOR THE BARANGAYS OF A CERTAIN MUNICIPALITY IN LAGUNA

This research underscores the pressing need for establishing a nutrition information and audit submission portal for barangays of a certain municipality in Laguna, to rectify deficiencies in local nutritional assessment and supervision. This system empowers the community to make informed decisions and implement targeted interventions by providing a well-organized framework. The primary objective is to enhance health outcomes by examining current methods for gathering nutritional data, assessing the impact of manual data entry on the Operational Timbang Plus (OTP) system, devising strategies for effectively disseminating accurate nutritional information to citizens and officials, and implementing a uniform audit system to evaluate nutrition programs and monitor health trends in barangays. The research used quantitative research methodology, data were collected and analyzed through thematic analysis and weighted mean calculation. Non-probability purposive sampling was employed, involving interviews and questionnaires distributed across the city and barangays. The study findings highlight challenges with the OTP system, particularly regarding data accuracy due to human input errors. There is an evident need to establish a standardized audit system to enhance data quality and decision-making in nutrition initiatives. Utilizing technological solutions such as web-based systems or mobile apps can improve data collection efficiency.