If this is allowed rates of diseases caused by excess sugar intake if it will continue to rise sharply.
It was submitted Dr.Aman Bhakti Pulungan, Sp.A (K) in the discussion of "Danger Additional Sugar Intake and Its Impact on Children's Health and Concentration" Fonterra Indonesia mat at Hotel Mulia.
According to statistics the number of diabetics in the world version of the WHO (World Health Organization), in 2000, Indonesia was ranked fourth by the amount of 8.426 million people.
WHO predicts in 2030, diabetics in Indonesia will be 22 million, an increase of 152% from 2000.
"If there is no clear treatment, it is not impossible Indonesia be topped," he said.
According to the lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, the Indonesian government does not have a structured program, especially those involving schools as a center for children's education.
"It should start early, given the high potential children become obese and develop diabetes. Government should actively disseminate healthy eating programs in schools. Addition, make firm rules regarding the standardization of food in the school cafeteria," he said.
When compared to the efforts of the governments of other countries, said Dr.Aman, Indonesia still lags.
"We lost a lot. Example in the U.S., particularly in the State of New York, has no standardization of sugar intake by children in schools," he said.
According to him, this is not because of the active role of the government and the first lady, Michelle Obama, who has a vision of ensuring that all children in America live a healthy life.
"Michelle fell directly to schools, discuss and direct exemplifies a healthy lifestyle, for example by exercising together. If necessary, she should Any examples Michelle Obama," he said.
No comments:
Post a Comment