Rappler's latest stories on malnutrition
Malnutrition in poorer nations costs firms up to $850 billion – study
Researchers stress that action to tackle malnutrition is in businesses' best interests
Double burden of obesity, undernourishment stalks world – report
The report, compiled in collaboration with the World Health Organization, says being overweight can no longer be considered a rich country problem, nor undernourishment a preserve of the poor
1-in-3 young children undernourished or overweight – UNICEF
Making sure every child has access to a healthy diet must become a 'political priority' if widespread malnutrition is to be conquered, especially in developing countries, says the report
Hunger on the rise worldwide as 821 million affected – United Nations
Getting to a world where no one is suffering from hunger by then remains an 'immense challenge,' the report says
Millions malnourished in Pakistan despite abundance of food
There is no shortage of food in Pakistan, but affordability and accessibility are major challenges, leading to malnutrition
DOH Calabarzon eyes malnutrition wards in hospitals in 2019
DOH Calabarzon Regional Director Eduardo Janairo says counselling, proper nutrition assessment, and education of patients will be included in nutrition programs
UN says war-torn Yemen 'living hell' for children
According to UNICEF, 1.8 million Yemeni children under the age of 5 suffer from acute malnutrition, and the lives of 400,000 severely affected children are under threat
Yemen's infants face starvation as war rages on
Four years of war between Yemen's Saudi-backed government and Huthi rebels have pushed the country to the brink of mass starvation
Rising food prices may worsen child malnutrition in PH
Rapid inflation and misconceptions on what to feed children would aggravate the 'very high' levels of child malnutrition in the Philippines, says UNICEF
There is no such thing as forever – even with rice
We can diversify a lot more when it comes to what we should eat
Foodie destination Peru combats malnutrition in children
'Combating anemia is a priority for the government and we want it to be a priority for Peru,' says President Martin Vizcarra
The long wait to 'Zero Hunger'
To date, the Philippines has no comprehensive law directly addressing food insecurity and hunger. Where is the Zero Hunger Bill?
Fast Facts: What has the government done to alleviate malnutrition?
The Philippine government has shown a history of focused policy, but scattershot implementation
How home gardens can help fight malnutrition
According to the National Nutrition Council, food gardening may be an answer to the problem of hunger and malnutrition
PH 'not performing well' in fight vs different forms of malnutrition
'We remain to be challenged both for stunting, also for malnutrition of mothers, malnutrition of adults, malnutrition of children,' says National Nutrition Council Executive Director Maria-Bernardita Flores
Philippines losing over P220 billion a year due to child undernutrition – report
UNICEF Philippines Country Representative Lotta Sylwander says nutrition is 'not yet' a priority of the current administration, but 'there seems to be an increasing interest'
A day in the life: Youth volunteers
Volunteering can seem like a thankless job, but for these two millennials, it’s a priceless experience. Watch these 360 videos to learn what motivates them
Why are feeding programs important in the fight vs hunger?
The proposed National School Feeding Program bill aims to provide free and sustainable feeding programs in all public schools across the country
Quiz: What should be next on your bucket list?
Learn how you can pursue passion and purpose at the same time with this quiz!
Rappler journalists among 2017 Save the Children Media Awards finalists
The stories 'demonstrate the impact of lack of food and adequate nutrition on children from poor communities and good practices that could help eradicate the problem'
2017 World Food Day focuses on nutrition as part of human rights
The Council for Health and Development calls for genuine land reform, saying it is 'the most effective and efficient solution to the current food crisis in the Philippines'
Solving hunger: Why it’s important for millennials to help out
Hunger stunts the potential of the youth. How does it worsen existing problems in the country?
#2030NOW: Curbing hunger and restoring children's dignity
The UN Sustainable Development Goals include achieving zero hunger, minimizing stunting by 40%, and reducing childhood wasting to less than 5%
No hungry child: Malabon’s feeding program aims to fight malnutrition
The city s 90 day feeding program also brings in local businesses and the residents themselves in a community intervention effort
No hungry Filipino: How aquaponics can help in food production
Barangay Aquaponics promotes water based farming to help Filipinos grow their own food and become entrepreneurs
Quezon City breast milk bank saves 165 infants
The city government of Quezon City helps 165 premature and undernourished infants through its Quezon City Human Milk Bank QCHMB
IN PHOTOS: PH launches guidelines on managing moderate acute malnutrition
The DOH and WFP showcase ready to use supplementary food as well as various measuring devices that would determine if a child is suffering from malnutrition
Combating malnutrition: The key to the Philippines’ long-term success
Members of the private sector and the government need to invest in nutrition to secure a better future for the next generation
WATCH: The realities of malnutrition among children
The issue of hunger and malnutrition is real but it can still be solved in this lifetime
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, June 19, 2017
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PH among the worst places for children to grow up – report
The End of Childhood Index identifies in what countries children enjoy their childhood and where they are deprived of it The Philippines is 96th of 172
Malabon winning the battle against malnutrition
From a stunting rate of 16 Malabon has reduced it by half at 8 in 3 years
Ubial urges LGUs to help stop PH malnutrition time bomb
We are at a crossroads where decision and actions must be made that will have an impact on our children and the children of the future says Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial
#HangryAboutHunger: Join the fight to end hunger
Read on what people have to say about hunger and malnutrition in the Philippines
Food insecurity 'widespread' in North Korea – UN-led report
Around 41 – 10 5 million people – are undernourished says a group of UN agencies and NGOs
WATCH: Why solving hunger matters
A panel of experts and advocates will discuss hunger and malnutrition in the PH Tune in on Wednesday March 15 at 4 pm to find out what you can do to help
1.4 million children face famine in 4 countries – UNICEF
These children in Nigeria Somalia South Sudan and Yemen could die from severe malnutrition this year
Inspire action: U4HK continues the fight against hunger and malnutrition
At a forum hosted by the United for Healthier Kids U4HK last January 18 experts gathered to discuss how citizens can do their part in fighting malnutrition
Senate adds P1 B to DSWD budget for day care meals
P20 day is allocated to feed young children in schools and day care centers
Malnutrition still prevalent in Mimaropa – UNICEF
UNICEF Philippines says Mimaropa covering the provinces of Mindoro Marinduque Romblon and Palawan posted the highest rate of wasting or acute malnutrition in the country in 2015
2.2 million Yemen children acutely malnourished – UN
At least one child dies every 10 minutes in Yemen because of malnutrition and preventable diseases such as diarrhea and respiratory infections
Rappler journalists finalists in 2016 Save the Children Media Awards
The annual competition seeks to encourage and engage members of the media to continue raising the public’s awareness regarding the reality of hunger and malnutrition’s impact on Filipino children and their families
The state of hunger and malnutrition in the PH
Hunger and malnutrition among children can be solved in this lifetime. know more about the pressing issue and see how you can help find a solution
LGUs fighting students' hunger through 'central kitchen'
Under the central kitchen model food for public elementary students is prepared in one place and then distributed to different schools
Why RH matters: Teenage moms and childhood undernutrition
Government officials push for the full implementation of the reproductive health law as part of the efforts to improve child nutrition in the country
Gov't urged: Give undernutrition same attention as illegal drugs
A research specialist from the Food and Nutrition Research Institute says that out of the 42 036 barangays in the country about 78 have at least one undernourished child
PH losing P328B a year due to childhood stunting
Childhood stunting in Mindanao is at 40 which is also the average for countries in sub Saharan Africa
1 in 3 Filipino kids still malnourished, stunted – study
The study also notes that 20 of kids under 5 years old die due to poor health services
#1000ChallengePH: Show off your baby pictures and save children
Save the Children aims to raise P1 million for its malnutrition treatment program by encouraging 1 000 Facebook users to donate P1 000 each
When a child raises a child
An 18 year old mother tries her best to keep her 1 year old malnourished baby alive
