Doctor Reminds The Importance Of A Balanced Nutrient Intake At Iftar And Sahur During Ramadan

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JAKARTA - People must maintain a balanced nutritional intake during the month of Ramadan, which is adjusted to individual needs and conditions.

"People who are fasting must continue to pay attention to balanced nutritional intake, especially when breaking the fast or eating sahur," said the Clinical Nutrition Specialist, dr. Nurhati Febriani, Sp.GK, FINEM, AIFO-K quoted by Antara, Sunday 3 April.

Doctors who practice at RSUD Hj. Anna Lasmanah Banjarnegara, Central Java, explained that a balanced nutritional intake is needed to maintain ideal body weight, and prevent obesity and the most important thing is to be able to maintain fitness and health.

"Thus, the community will remain fit and healthy, so that they can support the smooth running of the fasting worship that is being carried out, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, as it is today, requires a healthy body with good immunity," he said.

Nurhati Febriani added, when breaking the fast or eating suhoor, people must pay attention to the content of macronutrients, such as carbohydrates, protein and fat, as well as micronutrients, such as vitamins and minerals and water.

"People should also limit their consumption of cold and iced drinks as well as spicy and sour foods because the digestive tract is not passed by food for about 12-15 hours, so the stomach will be more sensitive when consuming that type of food or drink," he said.

In addition, he said, people also need to limit the consumption of foods and drinks that are too sweet because they will be digested faster and will automatically cause hunger.

"Also avoid consuming coffee in excess because it will stimulate the body to urinate frequently, reduce body fluids and cause dehydration and weakness," he said.

He added that eating foods with good nutritional content is needed by every individual, especially in the month of Ramadan.

"It even needs to be maintained throughout the year, so that the body will be more fit, healthy, and fit," he said.

Meanwhile, he also reminded the importance of consuming lots of water, especially at dawn for the process of dissolving and removing toxins through urine.

"In addition, consuming lots of water is also important to keep from causing dehydration and weakness when fasting," he said.