Philippines Nutrition Statistics
| Underweight 2008-2012*, moderate & severe |
22 % |
| Stunting 2008-2012*, moderate & severe |
32% |
| Wasting 2008-2012*, moderate & severe |
7% |
| Overweight 2008-2012*, moderate & severe |
4.3% |
| Vitamin A supplementation full coverage 2012 |
90% |
| Iodized salt consumption 2008-2012* |
44.5% |
| Source: Unicef-Philippines Statistics | |
Impacts school performance
- The proper nutrition for children helps promote proper growth and development.
- Children who eat a healthy breakfast have improved mood, cognitive ability, and are more attentive.
- Healthy nutrition eating helps reduce the chance of developing health concerns such as iron deficiency, obesity, and cavity’s for teeth.
- Eating healthy foods also help prevent high cholesterol and blood pressure. It also helps reduce the risk of other diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes.
RECENT STATISTICS
Quick Facts
56,425
MEALS & SNACKS PROVIDED
305
CHILDREN HELPED
13
School Sponsored
Nutrition needs
It is vitally important that all school-ready children are meeting the necessary levels of essential vitamins and minerals. The most important are the ones noted below:
- Calcium– school children should consume 500mg to 1300mg per day.
- Protein– Decreases as we get older. 3 years old = 1.2g . 10 years old = 1g.
- Fat- Should not exceed 30% of calories. Saturated Fat should not be 10% of total calories.
- Fiber– Children should have 5 grams plus how old they are per day.
- Calories- Age 2-3 should have 1300. Age 4-6 should have 1800. Age 7-10 should have 2,000.