[HEADLINE NEWS, 16/04] 'Fresh Food' Kembali Jadi Menu Makan Bergizi

Summary

The National Nutrition Agency (Badan Gizi Nasional) has resumed its program of providing free nutritious meals, now focusing on fresh food after initially offering dried food during Ramadan. The agency emphasizes that while they don't set a national menu, they establish nutritional composition standards based on local resources and community preferences. The shift back to fresh food reflects their commitment to balanced nutrition. Additionally, during Ramadan, local, packaged foods like 'empek-empek' were introduced as a temporary solution. The message encourages users to stay informed through the Metro TV app.

Takeaways

• 😀 The National Nutrition Agency (Badan Gizi Nasional) has confirmed that the free nutritious meal program has returned to serving fresh food.
• 😀 Previously, during Ramadan, the program served dry food instead of fresh meals.
• 😀 Nutrition experts are responsible for preparing the fresh meals at each service unit.
• 😀 The National Nutrition Agency does not set specific menus but establishes standards for nutritional composition.
• 😀 Meal content is tailored to local resources and the preferences of the local community.
• 😀 The idea of offering 'empek-empek' during Ramadan was to use locally packaged foods instead of ready-to-eat meals.
• 😀 The meal program's standards are focused on nutritional composition rather than specific dish choices.
• 😀 The shift back to fresh food reflects a return to normalcy after Ramadan.
• 😀 The program is designed to promote the availability of fresh, nutritious food in local communities.
• 😀 The program aims to ensure that meal options align with local taste preferences and available resources.

Q & A

What does the National Nutrition Body (Badan Gizi Nasional) emphasize about the program?

The National Nutrition Body emphasizes that the free nutritious meal program has returned to using fresh food instead of dry food. This shift follows the period of Ramadan when the program used dry food options.

How were the menus for the free nutritious meal program changed during Ramadan?

During Ramadan, the menus for the program were changed to include dry food instead of fresh food, which has now been reverted back to fresh food.

What role do nutrition experts play in the meal preparation process?

Nutrition experts are responsible for preparing the meals in each service unit, ensuring that the meals meet the necessary nutritional standards.

Does the National Nutrition Body set national menu standards for the meal program?

No, the National Nutrition Body does not set national menu standards. Instead, they establish standards for the nutritional composition of the meals.

How does the nutritional content of meals vary?

The nutritional content of meals can vary based on the local resources available and the food preferences of the local population.

What was the rationale behind using local packaged food during Ramadan?

The idea of using local packaged food during Ramadan was to provide a practical alternative to ready-to-eat meals, particularly for the fasting period.

Is the program now back to its regular format after Ramadan?

Yes, the program has now returned to its regular format, which involves providing fresh food again, rather than dry food.

What type of food is being prioritized in the current meal program?

Fresh food is being prioritized in the current meal program, as it has returned to the standard after the temporary shift during Ramadan.

What is the National Nutrition Body's stance on local preferences when designing the meal program?

The National Nutrition Body acknowledges that the meal program must cater to local preferences and resources, meaning the nutritional composition can vary based on the area.

What promotional message is included at the end of the transcript?

The transcript ends with a promotional message encouraging viewers to explore new ways to access information by downloading the Metro TV Extend app.