Tribunnews.com Journalist Report, Reynas Abdila
TRIBUNNEWS.COM, JAKARTA – Director of Public Nutrition of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, DR Dhian P Dipo MA said, efforts to prevent anemia closely related to the intake of food consumed every day.
Susenas data from 2015 to 2019 shows an improvement in the consumption pattern of the population, in which there is an increase in people’s energy and protein intake.
Nationally, the average consumption of energy and protein is above the standard of nutritional adequacy.
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However, the improvement of daily consumption patterns still needs to be improved towards a better direction, where the tendency to consume health risky foods such as foods high in sugar, salt and fat increases, and only 1 in 10 Indonesians who consume enough vegetables and fruit.
“Fruits and vegetables contribute vitamins and minerals which are essential for the smooth functioning of the body, maintain immunity and of course also keep the body healthy free. anemia. This condition shows that our daily consumption is still not nutritionally balanced, “said Dhian in a Webinar with the theme” Healthy Youth Free from Anemia ‘Pay attention to your food choices to fulfill your balanced nutrition “in the framework of the 61st National Nutrition Day (HGN), Friday (26/2 / 2021).
Dhian added, the consumption of balanced nutrition visualized with the contents of my plate at every meal if applied properly can fulfill the need for a healthy life.
Consumption of balanced nutrition by drinking blood booster tablets (TTD) once a week, especially for young women, can prevent anemia.
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According to Dhian, currently there are still challenges related to people’s consumption patterns.
However, there are many good potentials that have been and continue to be carried out by teenagers through nutrition education programs in schools and in the community.
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