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The Philippines has updated its national nutrition action plan, replacing the previous version from 2017. The new Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN), which lays out steps for improving nutrition in the country through 2028, shows the country’s commitment to making nutrition a key driver and indicator of development.  The PPAN 2023–2028, which aims to reduce all forms of malnutrition across all life stages, includes interventions that focus on healthier diets, better practices and improved access to quality services. Changes from the previous action plan include the adoption of a life stage approach, strong emphasis on food security and obesity, a results framework based on a theory of change, and recognition of the importance of improving nutrition behaviours. “By placing nutrition at the forefront of our national agenda, we can ensure that it receives the attention and resources it deserves for comprehensive and sustainable improvements in nutrition outcomes,” sai

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