Hidden hunger persists: Vitamin A, iodine deficiencies still affect Filipinos
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-03-12 16:01 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Science, Property, Food & Agriculture
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NUTRITION gaps that weaken immunity, threaten eyesight and affect brain development remain a concern among Filipinos, particularly young children and pregnant women, based on the latest findings of the 2023 National Nutrition Survey (NNS) conducted by the Department of Science and Technology - Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI).
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