JAKARTA – Educating teenagers about the importance of a healthy lifestyle is a crucial step to build a stronger and more productive generation in the future.
From a young age, habits such as balanced nutrition consumption and routine physical activity need to be instilled in order to prevent various diseases from being transmitted in the future.
As a form of commitment in building a healthy generation, the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia continues to strengthen innovation of community and digital-based approaches.
One of his efforts was realized through a roadshow entitled “The Most Megang” which was held on Saturday, April 26 at GOR 27 September, Mulawarman University, Samarinda, East Kalimantan.
The Director of Health and Health Promotion of the Indonesian Ministry of Health, dr. Elvieda Sarinati, M.Epid, explained that introducing a healthy lifestyle to adolescents is very important to prevent a spike in non-communicable diseases, such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension, which are now being found in many young age groups.
“The phenomenon of increasing the prevalence of the disease is largely influenced by high consumption patterns of sugar, salt, and fat, as well as lack of physical activity. This program is a strategic step to face these challenges,” said dr. Elvieda.
The “The Most Megang” program, abbreviated as “Lang with A Balanced Movement and Nutrition, is designed to invite teenagers to adopt a healthy lifestyle with an approach that suits their lifestyle. This campaign combines online activities such as workshops and educational content on social media, as well as offline activities in the form of roadshows in various cities.
In Samarinda, more than 150 teenagers participated in a series of events that included healthy roads, casual talk sessions on nutrition and sports with dr. Joko Purnomo Heroanto, Sp.A, and Zaynna, East Kalimantan Tourism Ambassador 2021. Participants were also invited to participate in interactive activities such as scamvenger hunts and health quizzes.
“We want to prove that adopting a healthy lifestyle can be done in a fun and not boring way. With a creative approach, we hope that this positive habit can be inherent from an early age,” added dr. Elvieda.
This roadshow is also part of efforts to support the National Movement for Healthy Living Communities (Germas) initiated by the government. In addition to direct activities, information about a healthy lifestyle is also disseminated through the Most Megang application, which allows teenagers to record their daily nutritional intake and physical activity.
Country Director of World Food Programme Indonesia, Jennifer Rosenzweig, who was also present to support this event, emphasized the importance of adolescent health in building the nation’s future.
“Remaja is an asset of the nation. Preparing them to be healthy from now on means investing in Indonesia’s more resilient future,” he said.
In the future, the “The Most Megang” program is expected to reach more regions in Indonesia. By relying on a digital community and technology approach, the Indonesian Ministry of Health targets changes in healthy living behavior to become a unified movement in the daily life of teenagers.
“Remaja is not only a target for the program, but they are the main motorbikes for change. By building healthy habits from now on, we are building the nation’s future foundation,” said dr. Elvieda.
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