In his 2025 SONA, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. laid out plans to tackle the country’s nutrition problems. But what is the true state of nutrition in the Philippines today?
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There are also stark disparities in the nutritional status of Filipino children under five years old when you zoom into the regions. Stunting is highest in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao with 34.3% while Soccsksargen ranks second at 33%, and Zamboanga Peninsula follows with 31.9%.
Wasting, however, remains a concern as it hovers around 8% over time. What stands out also is the steady rise in overweight and obesity, which climbed from 5.8% in 2003 to 12.9% in 2023. Obesity or being overweight also emerged as fast-rising issues in this age group. In 2003, at least 4.9% of Filipino adolescents were obese or overweight. This rose to 12.5% in 2023.
Historical data highlights this shift. The prevalence of adults suffering from undernutrition fell from 13.9% to 7.9% between 1993 and 2023. At the same time, overweight and obesity rates more than doubled.
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