Inadequate nutrient intakes in Filipino schoolchildren and adolescents are common among those from rural areas and poor families.

Conclusions: Generally, prevalence of inadequacy of key nutrients were relatively high among adolescents and schoolchildren, especially those from poor families and rural areas. This study demonstrated that nutrient intakes of Filipino schoolchildren and adolescents were highly inadequate, particularly among the poor and those living in rural areas. PMID: 31143094 [PubMed]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31143094?dopt=Abstract

Source: Food and Nutrition Research - May 31, 2019 Category: Nutrition Authors: Angeles-Agdeppa I, Denney L, Toledo MB, Obligar VA, Jacquier EF, Carriquiry AL, Capanzana MV Tags: Food Nutr Res Source Type: research