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Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), Dadan Hindayana (photo: dock. special)

JAKARTA - Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), Dadan Hindayana, does not deny using insects as a source of protein in the Free Nutrition Food (MBG) menu. However, it is adjusted to the resources and preferences of their respective regions.

Some insects are known to be processed into alternative foods in fulfilling protein. "That's one example (of insects), if there are certain areas that are used to eating like that, it can be a menu there," Dadan told reporters, Saturday, January 25.

"Well, the content of the protein in various regions really depends on the potential of local resources and local preferences," he continued.

The adjustment of the menu to the MBG program is because BGN does not set the menu standard. However, it is more about the nutrition composition.

Again, exemplified if in an area it can produce abundant eggs, then, the source of protein pasa MBG menu will use eggs.

"Because if there are lots of eggs in areas, then maybe the majority of eggs. The majority of fish, fish are the majority, like that. It's the same with carbohydrates, if people are used to eating corn, the carbohydrates are corn," he said.

It is emphasized that the use of insects in the MBG program is only an example of adjusting the menu. Because, what is prioritized is the nutritional content so that the younger generation becomes healthy.

"That's an example, for example, how the diversity of food can be accommodated in a nutritious eating program," said Dadan.

Eating insects rich in protein actually has many health benefits, such as being an alternative source of environmentally friendly protein and containing important nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids. However, there are several potential hazards that need to be considered if insects are not processed properly or consumed carelessly:

For this reason, it is necessary to consider all risks if insects are also included as one of the menus in the free nutritious eating program.