Downward trend seen in food insecurity, associated health outcomes
Dr. Mildred Guirindola, Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) chief science research specialist, says on July 3, 2025 that there was a 'downward trend in both food insecurity and its associated health outcomes.' Speaking in a press conference, Guirindola said this meant 'fewer Filipino households were experiencing inadequate food access, and this correlates with better nutrition metrics across vulnerable groups. Despite the positive shift, FNRI emphasized that the country was still far from achieving optimal nutrition for all. Nearly a third of Filipino households continue to experience some level of food insecurity, particularly those in rural areas and low-income communities.
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