The Health Ministry, in collaboration with the United Nations World Food Programme (UN WFP), held the #KerenDimakan campaign on Thursday to invite Indonesian teenagers to follow a balanced nutritional diet.
The #KerenDimakan, or foods that are cool to be eaten, aims to educate teenagers in Indonesia to consume balanced nutrition by following the “What is in My Plate” guide.
“By implementing this guide, the nutrition needs of adolescents will be fulfilled,” Director of Health Promotion and Community Empowerment at the ministry, Dr. Imran Agus Nurali, Sp.KO., stated during a virtual #KerenDimakan talk show here.
Nurali explained that half of the plate should be filled with staple food and side dishes, while vegetables and fruits should cover the other half.
In addition to a healthy diet, the Health Ministry invites Indonesian teenagers to follow other healthy habits by engaging in physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day, drinking eight glasses of water a day, and maintaining cleanliness by washing hands.
“Adolescents need to eat fruits and vegetables to meet their nutritional needs to live actively and healthily,” Christa Räder, WFP representative for Indonesia, noted in the opening remarks.
Chef Yuda Bustara, who actively promotes a balanced diet, was also present during this activity to share his experience.
“My family instilled (in me the importance of following) a healthy diet and the importance of vegetables and fruits since childhood. I follow this diet until now. I always use fresh and varied food ingredients. There are many simple recipes that you can try as a first step to starting a healthy lifestyle,” Bustara stated.
Moreover, through the #KerenDimakan campaign, the Health Ministry is keen to emphasize the importance of nutrition in supporting adolescents’ physical and mental health as well as productivity.
The digital campaign #KerenDimakan supports the Health Ministry’s strategy in the Healthy Living Community Movement (GERMAS) to promote vegetable and fruit consumption.
Nationally, the government has promoted the “What is in My Plate” campaign that is a practical guide for Indonesians to adopt a diet with balanced nutrition.
Source: Antara News