Malnutrition Due to Rice Crisis

There is a global rice crisis looming. This may worsen the incidence of malnutrition in the Philippines. Pregnant mothers and newborn babies will be affected. Lack of rice may result in malnutrition which is common among children, pregnant women, and newborn babies found in urban poor areas. As we all know, rice is the staple food of the Filipinos which give us carbohydrates. Without carbohydrates, malnutrition will worsen.