Nutrifood Together With The Ministry Of Health And The Indonesian POM Agency Invite The Community To Become A Change Agent To Prevent And Overcome Obesity

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JAKARTA - In commemoration of World Obesity Day 2024, Nutrifood, together with the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemenkes RI) and the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency of the Republic of Indonesia (POM RI) educate the public about the importance of limiting consumption of sugar, salt and fat (#BatasiGGL) and understanding how to read packaging labels.

In this education, the Ministry of Health and the Indonesian POM also invites the public to become agents of change (agents of change) by disseminating as much information as possible regarding smart ways to choose low food GGL through educational content on social media to prevent and overcome Obesity.

Susana, STP, M.Sc., PD.Eng, Head of Strategic Marketing Nutrifood said, as an effort to address the issue of obesity in Indonesia, Nutrifood has led the #BatasiGGL campaign and received support from the Indonesian Ministry of Health and the Indonesian POM Agency since 2013.

"In line with the theme of World Obesity Day this year, where the World Obesity Federation gives freedom to raise the topic of obesity from various perspectives, Nutrifood also chooses the topic of "Becoming a Change Agent" to inspire everyone to spread education on the importance of limiting sugar consumption, salt, fat and reading packaging labels so that more people avoid the risk of obesity that can cause prediabetes, diabetes and other non-communicable diseases," he said in Jakarta, Monday, March 4.

Dr. Eva Susanti, S.Kp., M.Kes, Director of Non-Infectious Disease Prevention and Control (P2PTM), the Indonesian Ministry of Health said, obesity is a global problem that has an impact on 2 billion people in the world and threatens public health, including in Indonesia.

"In Indonesia alone, within 10 years there has been a significant increase in obesity from 10.5% in 2007 to 21.8% in 2018, so that Obesity when classified as a disease that needs to be comprehensively intervened," explained dr. Eva.

Dr. Eva continued, as an effort to tackle cases of Obesity in Indonesia, the government has issued a Minister of Health Regulation (Permenkes) on the Inclusion of Sugar, Salt and Fat Information in Processed and Fast Food, as well as conducting education about the importance of this rule. Through the transformation of health, we have also encouraged the public to carry out early detection of risk factors for non-communicable diseases by measuring height and weight, as well as understanding the risk of consuming sugar, salt, and fat.

"Currently, we are also focusing on movements that involve the community in the context of preventing and controlling obesity as a risk factor for PTM (GENTAS) by trying to make Indonesians do CERDIK, namely regular health checks at least once a year with the detection of priority diseases, smoking smoke, Rajin exercise at least 30 minutes a day, a balanced diet by measuring the diet of eating the contents of my plate, adequate rest and good stress management. By implementing this CERDIK pattern, we are working on a healthy and intelligent Indonesian society," he explained.

"Of course collaborative efforts from various parties, including private sector players and the community, are needed to prevent and handle more effective Obesity. In addition, it is also important for each individual to spread this education as widely as possible through various platforms," added Dr. Eva.

Putri MJ, Nutritionist and Content Creator, said that obesity is a risk factor for non-communicable diseases such as diabetes mellitus, heart disease, cancer, hypertension and other metabolic and non-mabolic diseases and contributes to the cause of death due to cardiovascular disease (5.87 percent of the total death), diabetes and kidney disease (1.84 percent of the total death).

"Prevention of obesity is key. Start by ensuring that you get enough sleep for at least 7 hours a day, physical exercise for BBTT (Good, True, Measurable, Regular), ensuring balanced nutrition, and understanding GGL consumption restrictions and smart ways to read packaging labels," explained Putri.