Latest in child nutritionSweet tooth is not something a child is born with. It is trained by the food habits of the family they grow up in, and parents who give young children sugary food repeatedly are programming their children’s brains to crave sweetness, Health Undersecretary Dr. Albert Domingo said Wednesday. Domingo…
The City Government of Manila has become the first local government unit in the country to roll out a supplemental milk-feeding program for preschoolers using locally produced milk, a move the National Dairy Authority (NDA) said sets a national benchmark in linking child nutrition with supporting…
The Department of Education (DepEd) will roll out a significantly expanded School-Based Feeding Program in 2026, backed by a ₱25.7-billion allocation aimed at tackling malnutrition, improving attendance, and supporting vulnerable learners nationwide. In an interview on DZRH News program Special on…
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