The forms of malnutrition are undernutrition, specific nutrient deficiency, overnutrition and imbalance. The prevalence of underweight children aged 0-5 years increased from 20.0 to 21.5 or two of 10 children. The stunted prevalence increased from 30.3 to 33.4 or three of 10 children. There was also a significant increase in the prevalence of underweight children aged 5-10 years from 29.1 in 2013 to 31.2 in 2015. The number of stunted children in this age group likewise increased from 29.9 to 31.1.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 18, 2018 23:15 UTC