JAKARTA - A nutritionist from Samarinda Medika Citra Hospital (RS SMC) Hersiani Tandi emphasized the importance of eating food with balanced nutrition for families with a complete composition that meets the needs of the body.
"A balanced nutritious food must contain five food groups, namely staple foods as a source of carbohydrates, side dishes as a source of protein and fat, as well as vegetables and fruit as a source of vitamins and minerals," said Hersiani in Samarinda, quoted by Antara, Saturday, January 25.
He explained that the fulfillment of balanced nutrition needs to be adjusted to the needs of each individual. The factors of age, gender, height, weight, and physical activity affect the nutritional needs of each family member.
"The portion of eating children is certainly different from adults. The food composition can be the same, but the amount must be adjusted," he said.
Hersiani also highlighted the importance of paying attention to eating patterns. Ideally, food consumption is done three times a day as the main food and twice as a processed food.
"Unfortunately, along with the shift in time, people's diet tends to be dominated by high foods of calories, sugar and fat. This needs to be watched out for," said Hersiani.
Furthermore, he emphasized that the stigma of nutritious food must be expensive to eliminate.
"Comparable nutritious food can be obtained from simple food ingredients that are easily accessible. The key is the right variation and composition," he said.
Hersiani gave an example, for children aged 6-8 months, vegetables and fruit act as additional food. However, after the age of two years and over, vegetables and fruit become mandatory components in the dining menu.
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"Similarly, adults, vegetables and fruit are an inseparable part of the dining plate," he said.
He appealed to the public to be more careful in choosing and serving food for families.
"Through a better understanding of balanced nutrition, people can create a healthy and productive generation," said Hersiani.
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