Most Indonesian citizens frequently consume sugary foods and drinks.

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Adi Ahdiat 28/09/2022 11:30 WIB

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A majority of Indonesians frequently consume sugary foods and drinks, indicating a risk factor for diabetes.

Frequency of Consumption of Sugary Foods and Drinks in Indonesia (2018)

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Frequency of Consumption of Sugary Foods and Drinks in Indonesia (2018)

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The majority of Indonesian citizens appear to enjoy sweet foods and drinks. This is evident from the Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) released by the Ministry of Health (Kemenkes).

According to 2018 Riskesdas data, 61.3% of respondents consumed sugary drinks more than once a day.

Furthermore, 30.2% of respondents consumed sugary drinks 1-6 times per week, and only 8.5% consumed them less than 3 times per month.

The 2018 Riskesdas also recorded that 40.1% of respondents consumed sweet foods more than once a day. Meanwhile, 47.8% consumed them 1-6 times per week, and only 12% less than 3 times per month.

This indicates that a large portion of the Indonesian population has risk factors for diabetes, a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by blood sugar levels exceeding normal limits.

In a report titled *Staying Productive, Preventing, and Managing Diabetes Mellitus* (2020), Kemenkes stated that diabetes is a leading cause of blindness, heart disease, and kidney failure. Many cases of diabetes also result in death.

Lifestyle factors that increase the risk of diabetes include lack of physical activity, smoking, and an unbalanced diet such as consuming excessive sugar, salt, and low-fiber foods.

Therefore, Kemenkes urges the public to maintain a balanced diet and exercise regularly.

"Physical activity should be adjusted to one's physical capabilities, combined with proper food intake. Physical activity should be performed for a minimum of 30 minutes per day or 150 minutes per week at a moderate intensity," Kemenkes explained in its report.

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."