Most Indonesian Citizens Still Frequently Consume Sugary Drinks

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Adi Ahdiat 14/06/2024 13:35 WIB

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According to the Indonesian Health Survey, a significant portion of the population still frequently consumes sugary drinks in 2023.

Proportion of the Population Aged 3 Years and Over by Sweetened Beverage Consumption Habits (2023)

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Proportion of the Population Aged 3 Years and Over by Sweetened Beverage Consumption Habits (2023)

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A significant portion of the Indonesian population still frequently consumes sugary drinks in 2023.

This is evident from the report of the *2023 Indonesian Health Survey*, a collaborative research project between the Health Development Policy Agency (BKPK) of the Ministry of Health and the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS).

According to the report, in 2023, 47.5% of the population aged 3 years and older regularly consumed sugary drinks ?1 time per day.

Furthermore, 43.3% consumed them 1-6 times per week, while only 9.2% consumed them infrequently, i.e., ?3 times per month.

The sugary drinks referred to in this survey are beverages with high sugar content.

According to the Director of Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Eva Susanti, sugary drinks pose a risk of triggering diseases if consumed excessively.

"Continuous sugar consumption can lead to insulin resistance. When the body cannot effectively utilize insulin, there is a higher risk of developing diabetes if not balanced with physical activity," said Eva, as reported on the official website of the Ministry of Health (10/1/2024).

According to Eva, excessive sugar consumption can also trigger high blood pressure or hypertension.

She also recommends that people consume sugar daily according to the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendation, which is a maximum of 10% of total energy needs (200 kilocalories), or equivalent to 50 grams per day.

"Awareness of the dangers of excessive sugar consumption is crucial so that people can avoid serious diseases such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and others," said Eva.

Editor : Adi Ahdiat

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."