1.7.1. National Nutrition Survey 2023

Which government institution conducts the National Nutrition Survey (NNS) in the Philippines?

DOST-FNRI

What is the primary purpose of the 2023 National Nutrition Survey?

To provide empirical data on the nutritional and health status of Filipinos for planning and policy decision

The DOST-FNRI is mandated to undertake research that defines the citizenry nutritional status, with reference particularly to the malnutrition problem, its causes and effects, and identify alternative solutions to them.

EO 128

The National Nutrition Survey is a designated statistical activity that will generate critical data for the decision-making of the government and the private sector.

EO 352

The 2023 NNS adopted which sampling framework?

2013 PSA Master Sample

How many geographic areas were covered by the 2023 NNS, with data collection conducted from 2023 to 2024?

117

When was the first NNS?

1978

How often is the National Nutrition Survey (NNS) conducted?

Every 5 years

How many survey components are there in the NNS 2023?

11

What sampling technique was used in the NNS?

2-Stage Cluster Sampling Design

In the first stage of the sampling design, what units were selected?

Primary Sampling Units (PSUs)

Which of the following may constitute a Primary Sampling Unit (PSU)?

A barangay or Enumeration Area

How many sample replicates are drawn from each sampling domain?

4

What proportion of the sampled households in the 2023 National Nutrition Survey (NNS) was included in the Dietary Assessment component?

50%

What proportion of sampled households in the 2023 National Nutrition Survey (NNS) was included for Anthropometry, Socioeconomic Assessment, Food Security, IYCF, and related questionnaires?

100%

What was the household response rate in the 2023 National Nutrition Survey (NNS)?

85.9%

What was the individual response rate in the 2023 National Nutrition Survey (NNS)?

77.7%

What was the average household size in the 2023 National Nutrition Survey (NNS)?

4.3 members

What percentage of respondents in the 2023 National Nutrition Survey (NNS) were identified as Indigenous People (IP)?

7.8%

Which tool was used to assess household food security in the 2023 National Nutrition Survey (NNS)?

Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES)

How many items are included in the Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES) questionnaire?

8 items

What recall period is used in the Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES) questionnaire in the 2023 National Nutrition Survey?

Past 12 months

The FIES primarily assesses which of the following?

Self-reported food-related experiences and difficulties in accessing food due to resource constraints

What percentage of Filipino households experienced moderate to severe food insecurity in the 2023 National Nutrition Survey (NNS)?

31.4%