Proper nutrition during the first 1,000 days of a child’s life is crucial for optimal growth and development and has a profound and lifelong impact on one’s ability to fully function in society. Malnutrition continues to hound the overall development of young children in the Philippines, despite various nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions being implemented in the country. To enhance these efforts and reduce malnutrition, policy recommendations include strengthening the implementation of these interventions, refining targeting and monitoring mechanisms, and exploring resourcing and funding options
Categories: Policy Brief
