Is the Filipino Diet Healthy? A Balanced Look at Nutrition and Culture
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5 min read
According to a 2023 report by the Department of Science and Technology - Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI), two out of every ten Filipino adults between 20 and 59 are prediabetic, a condition linked to poor dietary habits, sedentary lifestyles, and other unhealthy behaviors. This statistic brings into question the overall healthfulness of the Filipino diet.
