Lets Leave "4 Sehat 5 Sempurna" !

4 Sehat 5 Sempurna? Its a combine of rice, vegetables, meat, fruits and the last is milk! Yeah, we have known it when we're in elementary school ^^ Then, in the title, I said we should leave it, why? Lets we know the reason why we should leave it ^^

4 sehat 5 sempurna is no longer the measure to reach the standard of nutrition and health, especially for children.

During these misguided people about healthy eating program is. Community should also notice the amount of calories given to children, especially school age children.

The amount of these foods are also associated with child portions that must be tailored to their needs. The balance between healthy foods and the number is what four of five perfectly healthy change into a balanced nutritional diet.

This was conveyed by Ambassador Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) Special Envoy of the President Nila Djuwita F Moeloek in discussions "Golden Generation Nation thanks to Healthy Nutrition" at the Acacia Hotel, Jakarta, Saturday (01/22/2011). This discussion raised the impact of malnutrition and school children to overcome it.

"So far it has been four communities him five perfectly healthy. There are rice, side dishes, vegetables, fruits, and milk. But, have set the amount of food? Not to say we can eat with rice and fish, but fish salty one. Or , gave his son to eat in large portions. It's meant not meet the nutritional balance. Children do not just fed. We must know also how many calories are needed for children, "says Nila.

The number of calories needed child is different. Children of school age who have not entered puberty require 1600-2500 calories per day. Entering the transition to adulthood, most children need to increase your calorie intake to 2500-3000 per day. This amount is also adjusted to the child's daily activities. Active children certainly need more calorie intake.

Nila added that the Indonesian people eating patterns should also be improved to achieve balanced nutrition. So far, people tend to depend on rice. Even the government also imported rice to meet demand for rice. In fact, in Indonesia, which is rich in food, rice can be replaced with corn or potatoes.

"To fulfill nutrient also do not always have rice, meat. We're also able to replace with sweet potatoes, corn, and many substitute foods that contain more high protein, good for kids. Meat can also be replaced with a fish. A lot of potential, but now depends on the parents, did have knowledge of good nutrition for children, "he said.

In response, Chairman of the Community Foundation Movement nutrient Prawita Tirta Sari said, parents and children need guidance and education about balanced nutrition for children of school age.

In addition, teachers in schools should not only emphasize on 4 sehat 5 sempurna, but also a balanced nutrition from food.

"It's true, kids should not be given food only. They also need healthy food education. In 2011 this in Greater Jakarta area we plan to provide education to school children about balanced nutrition. They are also taught how to make it so that they can become agents who teach balanced nutrition to families them at home, rather than four of five perfectly healthy again, "Tirta asserted.