Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables diligent Make Optimal Growing Children

Inadequate intake of fruits and vegetables of Indonesian society, not only due to not like. But, because the portions are small.

A nutritionist from the University of Indonesia, Dr. Elvina Naidoo revealed, ideal for consuming servings of fruits and vegetables is 5-7 servings a week. "What is strange is not it, we are rich in vegetables and fruits than any other country. The price is really cheap," he said in Jakarta, Tuesday (21/5).

By Elvina, many vegetables and fruits in the country, boosting private consumption figures. In fact, Indonesia's consumption of fruits and vegetables even lower. In Jakarta alone, 96.3 percent of the population consume less fruit and vegetables.

Elvina explained, consume vegetables and fruits are very important, because both of these components become major issues in nutrition problems in children. Lack of consumption of fruits and vegetables will have an impact on the intake of vitamins, iron, iodine and other important substances. "The effects can be seen, skinny kid, or short," said Elvina.

Therefore, education how important the consumption of fruits and vegetables should be done. The most effective time in education when the child is aged two to six years. "Here the parents be creative, and keep in mind not to force a child," he concluded.