Impact of School-Based Feeding Program to the Severely Wasted and Wasted Pupils in the District of Pililla

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Education and learning depend on good health and nutrition, especially among young children.

METHODS

Descriptive survey research design was applied utilizing a researcher-made questionnaire-checklist.

RESULTS

The perceived status of the School-Based Feeding Program by the teachers with respect to activities and funding is found to be Often. The test determined no significant association between the status of the school-based feeding program and academic performance of pupil-beneficiaries.

DISCUSSIONS

The study recommended regular evaluation of the School-Based Feeding Program to determine the strengths and weaknesses.