Inadequate nutrient intakes in Filipino schoolchildren and adolescents are common among those from rural areas and poor families.

Background: Adequate nutrition during childhood and adolescence is essential to promote growth and development.

Objective: This study evaluated usual energy and nutrient intakes of Filipino schoolchildren and adolescents.

Design: Food and beverage intakes were collected from a nationally representative sample of schoolchildren aged 6-9 and 10-12 years ( = 3,594 and = 2,971, respectively) and adolescents aged 13-18 years ( = 5,447) using 24-h dietary recalls.