SCHOOL-BASED FEEDING PROGRAM AS KEY VARIABLE IN IMPROVING THE TLE PERFORMANCE AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OF UNDERNOURISHED STUDENTS

The main purpose of the study was to test school-based feeding program as key variable in improving TLE performance and personal development undernourished students. researcher conducted descriptive-correlational research obtain results. respondents included thirty (30) students who are undernourished, enrolled at San Jose Integrated High School S.Y. 2022-2023. A survey questionnaire used study. Three teachers experts subject validated instruments. were mostly 14 years age. There more female respondents. Most have fathers part-time or contractual employees self-employed. high school graduates mothers college graduates. family income is less than PHP 5000.00 a month. Based on findings results statistical analysis, perceived level terms objectives, strategies activities, resources, planning, monitoring evaluation, responded strongly agree. Similarly, responses also “strongly agree” physical appearance social aspect. In addition, their scores 3rd quarterly assessment grades for quarter evaluated recorded. found that helped had good grades. shows planning grades, there significant relationship exists. Significant exists between perception strategies, assessment. When it comes profile TLE, an association occupation educational attainment no development.