Rice Is the Most Widely Consumed Source of Protein for the Population
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Protein is one of the nutrients the body needs in large quantities. The protein content in food is very beneficial as an energy source, repairing damaged body tissues, and forming antibodies.
The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) states that cereals are the food group with the highest protein consumption by the Indonesian population as of March 2020. The proportion of protein consumption in this food group was 30.91%.
This is followed by the ready-to-eat food and beverage group with a protein consumption proportion of 25.72%. Meanwhile, the proportion of protein consumption from fish, shrimp, squid, or shellfish was 13.6%.
Based on expenditure quintiles, the population in the fifth quintile, or those with the highest expenditure, consumed more protein. Average per capita protein consumption reached 80.43 grams.
Meanwhile, the lowest protein consumption was in the first quintile, or those with the lowest expenditure. The average per capita protein consumption in this quintile was 45.47 grams.
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