Key to Always Healthy Living from Nutrition Experts, Ensure Balanced Nutritional Intake

Dream - National Nutrition Day is always commemorated every year on January 25th. The purpose of Nutrition Day is to increase public awareness of the importance of implementing balanced nutrition for the Indonesian society.  

“National Nutrition Day is indeed commemorated every year, with the aim of commemorating the importance of nutrition in our health aspect,” said Dr. Juwalita Surapsari, M.Gizi, Sp.GK, Nutritionist, in Tokopedia Media Gathering “Welcoming National Nutrition Day 2023, Tokopedia and Nutrition Experts Talk about Current Healthy Food Trends”, Jakarta, January 24th, 2023. 

Balanced nutrition is an important point in maintaining the body from various diseases. Every day, we need to meet the nutritional needs to ensure that our body stays healthy. 

Not only does it affect the prevention of the body from getting sick, for those who have already contracted a disease, it is also important to meet their nutritional needs. 

“Nutrition not only plays a role in preventing diseases, but also when a person already has a certain disease, it usually relates to what they eat,” said Dr. Juwalita. 

Of course, there are many questions about how to obtain balanced nutrition for everyone. Dr. Juwalita provides tips for fulfilling balanced nutrition in daily life.

Eating Patterns

A healthy eating pattern can be seen from implementing balanced nutrition from what is consumed. The balance of consuming carbohydrates, proteins, and even fats must be in the appropriate portions. 

“Don't forget that fats are also important, even when we are on a diet, we shouldn't completely eliminate fats. So, still consume fats but choose good fats, so that all nutritional needs can be met,” said Dr. Juwalita. 

Maintain Body Weight 

Maintaining an ideal body weight is important. To maintain weight, you can implement a healthy eating pattern. 

An ideal body weight can also be the key to better body metabolism.  

Limit Sugar, Salt, and Fat Intake

When implementing a balanced eating pattern, the key lies in the portion of food you consume. Some foods that can negatively affect body health are excessive sugar, salt, and fat, so it is important to limit them. 

Prioritize Local Food Sources 

In meeting our nutritional needs, we can consume healthy foods. Don't forget, there are many healthy food sources around us. For example, for healthier carbohydrates, you can replace rice with cassava.

Cassava is easily found in Indonesia. It can also be an alternative to replace wheat flour, making it healthier as mokaf or cassava flour.