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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.
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RECENT STATISTICS
Quick Facts
56,425
MEALS & SNACKS PROVIDED
305
CHILDREN HELPED
13
School Sponsored
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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.