Almost 30 Percent of Filipino School Children are Lack of Nutrition

33% of school children are staunting for they didn't reach their expected height. While 20% are underweight, announced by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI).

As of this, FNRI Director Mario V. Capanzana, urges the government, specifically the Department of Education (DepEd), to focus on the school feeding program. Which fed food with high energy and high protein, both considered nutritious for children.

Based on the data, in 2008, school children recorded a high incidence of undernourished.

Bitbit Ko Ang Pagbasa

The book 'Go!' that releases recently encourage children to eat healthy foods like potatoes. The book will be included on Bright Minds Read program kit. Which be distributed on schools enticing children to exercise reading.