00:00The 2024 National Nutrition Summit organized by the Department of Science and Technology
00:05National Food and Nutrition Research Institute addressed food security, malnutrition, anemia,
00:12and other health risks in the Philippines. The 2023 National Nutrition Survey found that three
00:19in ten households face food insecurity, two in ten children are stunted or underweight,
00:25and four in ten adults are obese. In response, the agency is strengthening programs to combat
00:31these issues aligned with the government's socioeconomic agenda and working with
00:36communities to improve health and nutrition. Which serves as a cornerstone in addressing
00:43pressing national challenges, particularly in nutrition and health. R&D allows us to enhance
00:51agricultural productivity, optimize research management, and ensure access to safe,
00:58nutritious, and affordable food for all Filipinos.
