Extensor tendon injuries may require operative intervention, depending on the complexity of the injury and the zone of the hand involved.[5] For treatment of injuries to specific zones of the hand, see Technique. The goal of repair is to restore tendon continuity and function.
Nutrition Month is a special health awareness campaign pursuant to Presidential Decree 491 or the Nutrition Act of the Philippines. This event is held in the month July of every year. But in other countries, it is scheduled in different month. Like the United States, Nutrition Month is held every March.
Rice in the Philippines is called bigas when uncooked and kanin when cooked. Glutinous rice is referred to as malagkit (sticky). Unmilled rice is palay. Rice is the staple food in the Philippines supplying about 35% of the average Filipino's daily caloric intake. Aside from plain steamed rice, there are many Filipino rice recipes, rice snacks and desserts.