Rappler's latest stories on nutrition
Malnutrition in poorer nations costs firms up to $850 billion – study
Researchers stress that action to tackle malnutrition is in businesses' best interests
Keep your child’s eating and sleeping habits healthy even while in quarantine
Don’t let the lockdown affect your child’s growth
How about breadfruit for rice?
The agriculture department's Bureau of Agricultural Research aims to conserve Bicol's breadfruit, one of the region's emerging traditional crops
Duterte creates task force to address hunger, food nutrition
The Inter-Agency Task Force on Zero Hunger will create a 'National Food Policy' that will outline the government's priorities and map efforts to achieve zero hunger
Don't donate infant formula milk to disaster victims – nutrition council
This is to avoid diarrhea among evacuees. In cases when it's absolutely necessary to feed babies with formula milk, these must be prepared by health and nutrition workers.
Filipina agri-entrepreneur named U.N. nutrition ambassador
Filipina agriculture entrepreneur Cherrie Atilano joins 26 others as a high-level ambassador to the UN's Scaling Up Nutrition Movement, which seeks to eliminate all forms of malnutrition
Why you should add this veggie to your kids’ breakfast ASAP
Beans are the new superfood
Let them eat more fat? Researcher argues that a balance of types of fat is the key
As a research professor in the field of nutrition and dietetics, I am convinced that findings from our work, along with other published current evidence, show that the concept that dietary fat is 'toxic' is very much outdated and misguided
There is no such thing as forever – even with rice
We can diversify a lot more when it comes to what we should eat
Plant-rich diets may help prevent depression – new evidence
The growing evidence for nutritional psychiatry suggests that general practitioners and mental health professionals should now seriously consider including dietary counseling for patients who are at risk of depression
Delay breakfast, eat dinner early if you want to lose body fat – new study
There is, indeed, increasing evidence supporting the idea that our metabolic health is not just regulated by what we eat, but also when we eat
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
Climate change will make rice less nutritious, putting millions of world's poor at risk
Few people would associate fossil fuel combustion and deforestation with the nutritional content of rice, but our research clearly shows one way in which emitting fossil fuels could worsen world hunger challenges
The worth of 30 million words
Have a conversation with children and help build their world of words
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'
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'
Is tax on volume-based, sugar-sweetened drinks good for our nutrition?
While the proposed tax targets obesity and overweight it risks hurting those already susceptible to malnutrition
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
Tax on sugary drinks? Nutritionists say they help poor meet dietary needs
Senator JV Ejercito suggests imposing the tax based on the drink s sugar content not volume
Proposed law wants health warnings vs salty, sugary food
House Bill 5964 warns against food or drink containing sodium or sugar at least 20 higher than the recommended limit intake in the most recent Recommended Energy and Nutrient Intake
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
What skills do parents need to raise future-ready kids?
Here’s how you can help your child become a well rounded achiever
Malabon winning the battle against malnutrition
From a stunting rate of 16 Malabon has reduced it by half at 8 in 3 years
Robredo to host own radio show starting May 14
The radio program will tackle issues on public service and will provide legal advice to listeners
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
Raymond vs Raymond: No more excuses
I just hated the way I looked I felt I could do so much more he says Watch his story here
Real talk from real parents: How do you raise strong kids?
Letting your kids face the world on their own builds character
How to stop 'Mañana habit' from taking over your life
Stop procrastinating and making excuses when it comes to your health
List: Places where you can volunteer and help children fight hunger
Want to make your weekends or summer break more meaningful? Try volunteering at these places around the Philippines
Miracle crop: Can quinoa help feed the world?
Experts say quinoa is highly nutritious but remains an underutilized crop
Nurturing the next generation of Filipino Kid Innovators
Wyeth Nutrition recognized 5 student teams for their science projects which promoted development and progress for various communities
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
How active play makes your child strong
Playtime isn t just for letting kids have fun It also allows for their overall growth and development
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
When a child raises a child
An 18 year old mother tries her best to keep her 1 year old malnourished baby alive
'Are we eating right?' Experts tackle food production and nutrition
Advocates emphasize the importance of making sure that quality – not just quantity – of food is addressed to fight malnutrition
Child malnutrition rate slightly declines in Central Visayas
Region 7 is able to slightly reduce its malnutrition rate but overall the country fails to reach its goal of reducing malnutrition by half in 20 years
Donna Cruz is a mother first
Now a mother of three singer Donna Cruz shares tips on raising better and faster learners and how she keeps her relationship with her kids stronger than ever
National survey: Chronic malnutrition in PH worst in 10 years
Hunger malnutrition is a man made problem we create this situation and it s completely preventable says Save the Children
Fiber calculator: Compute your daily fiber intake
Does your diet include enough fiber? Use our simple tool to find out
5 readers took Metamucil’s 14-day fiber challenge
Can a fiber supplement really do wonders for your body? 5 volunteers weigh in
Why you should pay closer attention to your child’s 'baon'
For school children a healthy well rounded lunch box can be just as important as breakfast
3 hi-fiber snacks to satisfy your craving
Looking for something to much on? Try these satisfying and healthy options
3 fiber-rich drinks to try this summer
Refresh feel lighter with these healthy shakes
12M of stunted children in ASEAN live in PH, Indonesia – report
The Regional Report on Nutrition Security in ASEAN highlights the challenges of child nutrition in the region including the double burden of malnutrition
INFOGRAPHIC: What happens when you don’t get enough fiber?
Here’s what a no fiber body looks like
INFOGRAPHIC: Tips for healthier lunchboxes
Ideas for nutritious baon that your kids will be happy to bring to school
CONVERSATION: How to have a #LessGuiltFoodTrip
Healthy eating should be about the right choices not deprivation What are your own eat happy stay healthy tips?
