Children Lead the Way on Breakthrough ‘Nutritious Adventure’ in Schools
In Semarang, Central Java, where childhood obesity is prevalent, ten-year-old Kenzo’s diet once mirrored that of many children in his school – filled with unhealthy snacks and lacking essential nutrients. “I didn’t know about the importance of eating vegetables and drinking enough water every day,” Kenzo admits. Kenzo turned to healthier eating…, Empowering Young Leaders in Nutrition, _DSC5988 Petulangan Bergizi responds to the growing public health concern of overweight and obesity in Indonesia, adding to longstanding issues of undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies that together have a severe impact on children’s nutrition. It is estimated that nearly one million children under five years, one in five school children…, Building a Healthier Future Together, _DSC6130 The programme also equips community health workers with skills to provide specialized support to children facing challenges with overweight, including both nutritional and psychological counseling. Sinta Wati from the Health Office of Semarang observes, "Through this very good collaboration with UNICEF, we are seeing tangible improvements…
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