Supplementary School Feeding Program; Its Impact on Severely Wasted Pupils of Batangas City East Elementary School 2016-2017

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

One of the factors that affect the attainment of quality education is poverty due to unstable financial status of the family, children do not have sufficient food at home that results to lack of the nutrients they need. The lack of proper nutrients prevents children's potential learning and being lively and active in the school learning action.To address this and other concerns, the researcher will assess the Supplementary School Feeding Program and its impact on severely wasted pupils in Batangas City East Elementary School, School Year 2016-2017.

METHODS

The study employed the descriptive research design to assess the current level of nutritional status among the elementary school children at Batangas City East Elementary School. Document analysis was also employed to identify the nutritional status of 1647 pupils from Kinder to grade six as well as SPED children.

RESULTS

Based from the findings of this study, the following conclusions were drawn:

1. Severely wasted pupils are greater in the June baseline (2016) than in January (2017). Although the SBFP is implemented, there are still severely wasted pupils as seen on the data.

2. The School Feeding Program gives impact to the pupils' health but need to be improved.

3. It must be closely monitored to improve its implementation.

4.Intervention could be designed better to improve the outcomes.

DISCUSSIONS

Based from the findings of this study, the following are recommended:

1. Involve all the stakeholders in implementing the SBFP to ensure its proper implementation.

2. School administrator could use the monitoring tool for the progress of the program.