(UPDATE) HIGH prices of nutritious food are the main reason for the rising cases of malnutrition and stunting among Filipino children, the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) said. The MAP's Campaign Against Malnutrition and Child Stunting (Camacs) aired the concern during their general membership meeting Thursday. Despite the high awareness, high food prices make it difficult for most Filipino families to access nutritious food for their children. Barriers obstruct the transition from knowledge to implementation, evident in understanding malnutrition, stunting and the importance of a child's first 1,000 days," the MAP said. Last June, MAP called on the government to declare malnutrition and child stunting top national agenda.
