MALNUTRION REDUCTION PROGRAM TARGETS BABIES, PARENTS,

LGU'S

OBJECTIVES:
 To know the Malnutrition Reduction Program.
 To know the population of underweight and stunting of children ages 0-5 y/o.
 Where can people to address their concern about malnutrition.

MALNUTRITION REDUCTION PROGRAM

 FNRI-DOST's uses local technology in creating meals for undernourished babies
ages 6mos to 2 y/o. 
 The Philippines – government and non-government has been carrying out different
feeding programs.
 Most have benefits
 Preschoolers
 Elementary school children.  

NATIONAL NUTRITION SURVEY OF 2013

 Across all regions MIMAROPA has the highest underweight prevalence among
children under 5 y/o, → Western Visayas → Bicol Region.
 Growing up hungry not only adverse effects the body but also one’s mind and
behavior.
 Malnutrition among children under 5 y/o become more vulnerable to deadly yet
preventive and curable diseases like PNEUMONIA, MALARIA AND DIARRHEA.
 PROGRAM THAT CAN PEOPLE ADDRESS THEIR CONCERN:

FNRI-DOST – implemented the Malnutrition and Reduction Program (MRP)

 MRP was launched last 2011 under the old name DOST

 They also provides nutrition and for LGU’s units in across the country .