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Adolescents living in the urban areas are 34% more likely to be obese and overweight than their rural counterparts.

“This may be due to the attributes of the food and physical environment, which promotes a generally unhealthy lifestyle of increased consumption of energy-rich, but nutrient-poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle,” Josie P. Desnacido, a science research specialist, explained during the Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute’s (DOST-FNRI) 47th Seminar Series conducted virtually.

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When the teachers were asked over their remote learning experience: “Will the students need remediation?” - ninety percent answered yes, across all levels of basic education.

This is based on the research project, “Bridging the Gap in Remote Teaching and Learning,” conducted by the team of Dr. Celina P. Sarmiento, member of the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The said endeavor, which is an NRCP-funded project, is a collaborative effort by the members of the Governmental, Educational and International Policies Division of NRCP and invited researchers.

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One in 10 or 10.3 percent (%) of Filipino children 6 to 12 years old coming from selected provinces and cities in the country is vitamin D deficient.

This is according to the 2018 Expanded National Nutrition Survey (ENNS) of the Department of Science and Technology’s Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI). 

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Undoubtedly, breastfeeding is still the best for babies because of its health and nutritional benefits. Among them are as follows: 

  • Breastmilk is the perfect food for newborns and infants because it provides all the nutrients that are needed for healthy development.
  • Breastmilk is the safest food for babies. 
  • Breastmilk contains antibodies that help protect babies from common childhood illnesses like diarrhea, pneumonia, and malnutrition. 
  • It is readily available and affordable. This helps to ensure that babies get adequate sustenance at the time when they need it, even in emergency situations.