What's in Filipino children's school snacks?

A new Rappler show explores the sugar, salt, and fat content in children's favorite store-bought snacks and their impact on future health.

MANILA, Philippines – Children are often picky eaters, making it a challenge for parents to select snacks for their school baon. Many opt for convenient, tasty treats from grocery stores. But how much sugar, salt, and fat do these contain? How might they affect children's long-term health? And could front-of-pack warning labels change how we choose these items?

Host Steph Arnaldo interviews a group of parents, their children, and registered nutritionist Shay Castillo to uncover the true contents of kids' baon. The show is produced in partnership with the Healthy Philippines Alliance.

Tune in starting Monday, December 29, at 3 p.m. on Rappler.com. Steph Arnaldo serves as host and producer, with contributions from JC Gotinga, Leone Requilman, Camille Zarate, and others in the team.

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Officials auditing an empty school kitchen during holidays for meal program audits.
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BGN to halt MBG distribution during school holidays for kitchen audits

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Deputy Head of the National Nutrition Agency Agustina Arumsari announced a temporary halt to the Free Nutritious Meals program during school holidays. The move aims to audit all Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units.

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Esti Nurwanti stresses that children need balanced nutrient intake according to age to support growth and focus, not merely eating large amounts.

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