JAKARTA - Coinciding with National Health Day (HKN), PT Otsuka Indonesia affirms its commitment to supporting the realization of Indonesia's healthy generation from an early age.
One of the challenges that many parents still face is to ensure that children get sufficient and balanced protein intake without the risk of consuming excess sugar. Responding to this need, a leading Japanese pharmaceutical company that has contributed to the Indonesian health industry for 50 years is proud to launch its newest product, PROTERAL Junior.
This product is a growth milk that is formulated specifically for children aged 1 to 3 years, designed to support optimal physical and cognitive growth because it has a high Protein Energy Ratio (PER) advantage of 15 percent and is free of sucrose.
The launch of the Junior PROTERAL is a form of Otsuka Indonesia's ongoing commitment to providing research-based health solutions for the community, starting from an early age. At the launch event, Hiroshi Tanaka, Director of PT Otsuka Indonesia said, "We see the need for children's nutritional products that are not only complete, but also safe and in accordance with the recommendations of the latest nutritionists. Junior PROTERALs are here as an answer to these needs."
PROTERAL Junior highlights the main advantages in its protein content. This product is formulated with the content of Protein Energy Ratio (PER) of 15 percent (of the total calories derived from proteins) to support the fulfillment of children's daily needs. That way, it can be seen that 15 percent of the total calories in PROTERAL are protein content.
Protein is an essential macronutrient that functions as a body building block'. The quality and quantity of the protein determines the growth rate of muscles, bones, organs, and the immune system of the child. During the golden growth period (age 13 years), protein needs are very high to support physical growth spikes, body tissue formation, as well as development of brain cells along with other important nutrients such as fat, iron, and zinc.
Prof. Dr. Dida Akhmad Gurnida, dr., Sp.A(K)., M.Kes., a Metabolic Nutrition expert, explained that children need adequate intake of quality proteins for the foundation of growth. Quality protein is one of the important components in the human body that plays a role in maintaining health and body function, and is advised to choose quality protein sources without additional sugar.
"Protein sources without additional sugar will help avoid excessive calorie intake that is at risk of long-term health. Prioritizing high-quality protein sources that are free from additional sugar, will support overall health and optimal physical development," he said, quoted Wednesday, November 12.
Furthermore, he emphasized that the high Protein Energy Ratio (PER), such as in the Junior PROTERAL, ensures that every calorimeter consumed by children contributes substantial protein. This is very important to:
Physical growth: building and repairing rapidly growing body tissues. Say cognitive development: providing the amino acids needed for the formation of neurotransmitters and brain cells. Brain resistance: support vital antibody production in the fight against infection.
Meanwhile, Dr. Istirochah, S.Sit, Bd, M.Kes., Chairman of the Central Java Indonesian Midwives Association (IBI), added that midwives have a very important role to play in supporting the strengthening of the national health system, especially children's health.
"PROTERAL Junior gives a new color with a practical sachet packaging so that the macro content and micronutrients are measurable in each glass," he said.
With a PER 15 percent, PROTERAL Junior offers the high-quality protein that children need to grow optimally.
In addition to its protein content, PROTERAL Junior also has another crucial advantage: this product is free of additional sucrose or sugar. The presence of sucrose in growth milk is a serious concern of health experts. Excessive additional sugar consumption at an early age can trigger various health risks, including:
Obesity Risk Increase: additional sugar provides empty calories that are not accompanied by essential nutrients. Diabetes Risk: continuous exposure to sugar can trigger insulin resistance from an early age. Shake Dental Damage: Sugar is the main cause of tooth damage (carrying) in children.
"We firmly adhere to the principle of not adding sucrose to the Junior PROTERAL. This decision is in line with global recommendations from WHO and nutritionists to limit sugar intake in children. With Junior PROTERALs, parents can feel calm because their children get the best nutrition without the risk of added sugar," added Hirohi Tanaka.
In addition, the Junior PROTERAL is also enriched with Omega 3, Omega 6, DHA, EPA, and ARA to support brain and nerve development, as well as essential vitamins and minerals such as Vitamins A, C, D, E, and Zink to strengthen body resistance. This product is also low in lactose and contains Inulin and GOS prebiotics to maintain digestive tract health.
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