PHILIPPINESNUTRITIONAL statusBODY mass indexFOOD pricesFOOD securityCHI-squared testThe Filipino youth, 15-24 yr old, are at a critical period characterized by a shift from adolescence to adulthood. While the youth make up about one-fifth of the population, they are often not a priorit...
It is worth noting that litchi is grown worldwide in tropical and subtropical regions, such as Hawaii, India, Israel, Australia, Mexico, subtropical Asia, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines. According to recent estimates, the global production of litchi is estimated at 2.11 million tons, ...
In the Philippines, the Department of Education (DepEd) implemented the School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP) through the School Health Division-Bureau of Learner Support Services [6]. It specifically aims to improve a child’s nutritional status by at least 70% towards the end of a 120-day f...
2017; Soni & Agrawal,2017; Zhao et al.,2020). It is worth noting that litchi is grown worldwide in tropical and subtropical regions, such as Hawaii, India, Israel, Australia, Mexico, subtropical Asia, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines. According to recent estimates, the global product...
Status of physical activity was defined as yes or no. Sedentary time was expressed as hours per day. Physical Development Data Body height and weight were measured using standard protocols by well-trained local county CDCs staff. A fasting physical examination was carried out in the morning and...
Developing high-yielding rice varieties that possess favorable agronomic characteristics and enhanced grain Zn content is crucial in ensuring food security and addressing nutritional needs. This research employed ICIM, IM, and multi-parent population QTL
Current status of hypertension care and management in the Philippines 2024, Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews Citation Excerpt : Other genetic variants that were specifically related to hypertensive Filipino adults were found in the 2013 NNS cohort. These SNPs include the rs...
Whereas a wide range of TS content between 44.32 to 72.44 % was reported in pigmented maize from the Philippines (Libron et al., 2021). The variability in the starch content in different cereals may be attributed to the genotypes, harvesting time (grain maturity), climatic conditions, growing...
The aforementioned qualities of coconut milk altogether confirm that it is indeed a functional food. Yet, no previous research focusing on the effects of coconut milk on the nutritional status of schoolchildren has been recorded in the Philippines. In the context of research, the effects of plant...
The aforementioned qualities of coconut milk altogether confirm that it is indeed a functional food. Yet, no previous research focusing on the effects of coconut milk on the nutritional status of schoolchildren has been recorded in the Philippines. In the context of research, the effects of plant...