English: Stunting refers to impaired child growth and development caused by poor nutrition, repeated infections, and inadequate psychosocial stimulation. According to the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II), one in four Filipino children under five years old are stunted -- a rate higher than the global average and only slightly below the ASEAN average.
Filipino: Ang stunting ay tumutukoy sa pagkaantala ng paglaki at pag-unlad ng bata bunsod ng kakulangan sa nutrisyon, paulit-ulit na impeksyon, at kakulangan sa psychosocial stimulation. Ayon sa Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II), isa sa bawat apat na batang Pilipino na may edad limang taon pababa ay stunted -- mas mataas kaysa sa global average at bahagyang mas mababa lamang sa ASEAN average.