Significance of the Implementation of the School Based Feeding Program (SBFP)in Reading Capabilities of Grade IV Pupils in Area J Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The study evaluated the significance of the implementation of the School Based Feeding Program (SBFP) in reading capabilities of grade IV pupils in Area J Elementary Schoolin the SY-2018-2019.The quantitative (descriptive -comparative) method was used in the study. Questionnaire, documentary analysis, interview, and observation were used in the data gathering. Documents that were available such as records and data from the Department of Education and Health and Nutrition Unit of the Department of Education were used as sources of data. Results of Recent Phil-IRI of students were also used.The study also shows that after the 100 to 120 feeding days, there was a very high attainment of the SBFP goals particularly 78.29% of the severely wasted and those who were categorized as wasted were rehabilitated to normal nutritional status and attendance improved to at least 98.86%. Attainment of improving the children's health andnutrition values and behavior is also generally high.

METHODS

This study employed mix method of research. The study used the quantitative (descriptive -comparative) method of research using the questionnaire as instrument of gathering the data needed. The study also used documentary analysis and personal interviews to the respondents to validate the accuracy and reliability of the data gathered. Program implementer and program beneficiaries were conducted to selected Grade four students recipient in AreaJ Elementary School. The school principal probed into program features or processes that have considerable effect on whether the school attained the programs goal or not.

RESULTS

The Evaluation of the School -Based Feeding Program Implementation:1.The School -Based Feeding Program implementation was evaluated according to its coverage, duration, and resources (personnel, financial, and facilities).1.1 and 1.2 Coverage and Duration of SBFPThe coverage of the program is the severely wasted and wasted beneficiaries. The weight of the beneficiaries was determined during the baseline nutritional assessment every July of the school year while the duration of the SBFP Implementation is 120 feeding days to achieve the desired goal ofthe program.

DISCUSSIONS

The study evaluated the significance of the implementation of the School Based Feeding Program (SBFP) in reading capabilities of grade IV pupils in Area J Elementary School in the SY-2018-2019.