The Danger Of Over-Food Consumption, Minister Of Health Budi Gunadi Emphasizes The Importance Of A Balanced Eating Pattern

Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin. (Instagram/@bgsadikin)

Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin reminded the public to be more alert to daily fried food consumption. According to him, many people do not realize that one piece of fried food that looks small can actually contribute quite large calories, especially if it is not balanced with physical activity.

Through uploads on his personal Instagram account @budigsadikin, Budi explained that fried food often does not provide a feeling of fullness, but the calorie content is quite high.

"You know if you eat one fried food like this, it doesn't make you full, but the calories are 100 to 150 calories. I guarantee you will definitely eat it like I used to, it's not enough for one seed, at least three or four. It's really good," said Budi, quoted on Saturday, December 6, 2025.

This 61-year-old man says the habit of eating fried food rarely stops at one. If someone consumes three to four fried foods, the number of calories that enter the body can reach 300 to 450 calories. This figure is equivalent to one portion of lunch.

The problem is, calories from fatty foods such as fried foods are not easy to burn if the body is not moving. Budi gave an example that he weighs 70 kilograms, only the calories of the three fried foods require physical activity that is heavy enough to burn them.

"Wow, for people who weigh like me, they have to run 5 kilometers. Because I only ate one fried, I had to treadmill 15 minutes," he explained.

He emphasized that he continued to increase his weight complaints, because of the trivial daily eating habits.

"For those who like to complain about their weight to continue to rise, after eating fried food," he said.

According to Budi, high-fat foods such as fried foods are often the main contributor to excess calories without realizing it. Therefore, he appealed to the public to start reducing fried food consumption and arrange a more balanced diet.

As a guide, Budi invites the public to implement a diet Filled with Piringku which is recommended by the Ministry of Health.

Guidelines For The Recommended Fill Of My Pirings

Most plates should be filled with vegetables, accompanied by fruits. Vegetables rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals that help you feel full of time lasts longer, while fruit complements the needs of vitamins and antioxidants.

This section is filled with staple foods such as rice, bread, noodles, potatoes, cassava, or sweet potatoes. It is recommended to choose complex carbohydrates or fiber height.

The remaining plates are filled with side dishes from protein sources such as fish, chicken, eggs, tofu, tempeh, meat, and nuts. Protein plays an important role in maintaining muscle mass, repairing body cells, and supporting the immune system.

Drink about eight glasses of water per day or adjust the needs of each body.

The recommended daily intake includes:

- Sugar a maximum of 4 tablespoons per day

- Salt a maximum of 1 teaspoon per day

- Fat a maximum of 5 tablespoons per day

By limiting fried foods and applying a balanced diet, the Minister of Health hopes that the community can maintain weight while improving overall health.