Adequate nutrition during growth is one of the important factors that\nparents need to pay attention to. One aspect that should not be\noverlooked is sufficient iron intake, given that this mineral plays a\nrole in the formation of haemoglobin, which carries oxygen throughout\nthe body, including the brain. Iron deficiency can trigger iron\ndeficiency anaemia, which has the potential to affect children\u2019s\nactivity, learning ability, and development. Paediatrician Dr Ria\nYoanita, Sp.A, said that iron deficiency leading to iron deficiency\nanaemia remains a health challenge that parents need to be aware of.\nAccording to her, iron requirements need to be considered to support\nchildren\u2019s growth and development according to their age stages.<\/p>\n
\u201cIron plays an important role in the formation of haemoglobin to\ndeliver oxygen throughout the body, including the brain. Adequate iron\ngreatly influences children\u2019s activity, learning ability, and\ndevelopment according to their age,\u201d explained Dr Ria during a nutrition\neducation activity held by Sarihusada and Raja Susu in Jakarta on\nThursday (27\/8).<\/p>\n
To help meet these needs, parents are advised to pay attention to a\nbalanced diet for their children by including sources of iron such as\nred meat, fish, eggs, and green vegetables. In addition to food,\nfortified milk with a combination of iron and vitamin C can also be an\noption to supplement intake. Parents also need to be more careful in\nreading nutrition labels on packaging to understand the nutritional\ncontent of the products they choose. Education is an important part of\nenabling parents to understand children\u2019s nutritional needs and make\nappropriate decisions in daily life. Understanding the types of\nnutrients, food sources, and nutritional needs based on growth stages\ncan help parents plan a more suitable diet for their children.<\/p>\n
The importance of attention to children\u2019s nutrition was also conveyed\nby public figure and SGM Bunda, Asmirandah. As a mother, she said that\nmeeting children\u2019s nutritional needs requires daily attention because\nchildren\u2019s needs are not just about feeling full, but also about intake\nthat supports growth and development.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a mother, I believe that children need more than just being full.\nThey need complete nutrition to support growth and development,\nimmunity, and learning ability. I always try to prepare a varied daily\nmenu, but I also understand that meeting children\u2019s nutritional needs\nevery day is not always easy,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
According to Asmirandah, this experience makes education and\nunderstanding about nutrition important for parents. She also said that\nshe supplements her child\u2019s daily intake with SGM Eksplor fortified milk\nand has given it to her daughter, Chloe, since she was over one year old\nuntil now.<\/p>\n
Attention to nutrition education then became part of a series of\nactivities held by PT Sarihusada Generasi Mahardhika (Sarihusada)\ntogether with Raja Susu. In commemoration of Sarihusada\u2019s 72nd\nanniversary, both parties presented nutrition education activities and\nfamily activities at 17 locations in the Jabodetabek area, including the\nRaja Susu Flagship Store PIK on 27 August 2026.<\/p>\n
The series of activities included nutrition education with health\nexperts, educational games involving mothers and children, and a\nsimultaneous milk-drinking session at 17 locations. This activity is\npart of efforts to expand information about nutrition while encouraging\nparental involvement in supporting children\u2019s growth and\ndevelopment.<\/p>\n
General Secretary Director of Danone Indonesia Agung Laksamana said\nthat Sarihusada\u2019s 72-year journey cannot be separated from the company\u2019s\nefforts to keep pace with the evolving nutritional needs of the\ncommunity. Since its establishment in 1954, Sarihusada has stated its\nfocus on improving the nutritional quality of Indonesian children and\nhas helped nourish more than 75 million children.<\/p>\n
\u201cSince its establishment in 1954, our goal has remained the same: to\nimprove the nutritional quality of Indonesian children. For more than\nseven decades, we have helped nourish more than 75 million children.\nBeing trusted as the No.1 Mother\u2019s Choice motivates us to continue\ninnovating,\u201d said Agung.<\/p>\n
According to Agung, the role of mothers is also an important part of\nbuilding nutritional habits within the family. When parents have the\nknowledge and confidence to make nutritional choices, the decisions made\nat home can contribute to the foundation of children\u2019s health.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen mothers are more empowered and confident in making the best\nnutritional decisions at home, they are also helping to build the\nfoundation of a nation ready to face the future,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Sarihusada said that nutritional development is carried out with the\nsupport of nutrition experts and various clinical studies. The company\nalso presents a range of nutrition for various stages of child growth,\nfrom birth to school age. Through SGM Eksplor, Sarihusada also provides\na special formula for children who are not suitable for cow\u2019s milk.<\/p>\n
In addition to product development, the company stated that efforts\nto support families are carried out through education and various\ninitiatives aimed at expanding benefits for the community. Education is\nconsidered important because meeting nutritional needs is not only\nrelated to product availability, but also parents\u2019 understanding of\nchildren\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor 72 years, we have believed that supporting children\u2019s growth and\ndevelopment is not enough through nutritional fulfilment alone.\nTherefore, Sarihusada also continues to present various educational\nprogrammes and social initiatives that support Indonesian families. We\nbelieve that the best investment for Indonesia\u2019s future starts from the\ndecisions made every day at home by parents for their children,\u201d said\nAgung.<\/p>\n
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