JAKARTA - The Free Nutrition Food Program (MBG) initiated by the government is not only focused on distributing free food, but also on building a culture of healthy, safe, and non wasteful food consumption in the community.
This was conveyed by the Director of Food Alert of the National Food Agency (Bapanas)/National Food Agency (NFA), Nita Yulianis, while attending the launch of 28 Police Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG) at Mako Brimob, Depok, Thursday, July 17
"This MBG program is not only a matter of distributing free food, but also a momentum to build a healthy and not wasteful eating culture. Therefore, preventing food residue is also part of our attention," Nita said in her statement.
More than just ensuring a nutritious food supply for beneficiaries, Nita emphasized that the presence of the Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG) also aims as a means of public education about the importance of diverse food consumption, balanced and safe nutrition (B2SA).
He reminded the public to be aware of foods that contain harmful ingredients, such as excess pesticides or additional substances that do not comply with the provisions.
"This education is important to build collective awareness so that we are all more selective towards the food consumed, in order to support long-term health," he said.
Meanwhile, National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, said he fully supports the MBG program as part of a national strategy to improve the quality of Indonesian nutrition and human resources.
He said that until now, the National Police had built 195 SPPGs as a form of concrete contribution to the success of this program. He also emphasized that the safety and cleanliness aspects of food are a top priority in managing the service kitchen.
"I always advise all existing SPPGs to really pay attention to quality, especially food safety, so that when it is distributed the condition of fresh and hygienic foods. This is important so that it can really be useful to increase the nutritional needs of our children," he said.
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The MBG program itself is one of the national priority programs aimed at overcoming chronic nutrition and stunting problems which are still a challenge in various parts of Indonesia.
Through a collaborative approach between ministries and institutions, including the TNI and Polri, the government hopes that this program can reach a wider area of children and families who need access to healthy and quality foods.
The implementation of this program is expected not only to contribute to improving the nutritional status of the younger generation but also to the first step in building a healthy, safe, and sustainable eating culture in society.
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