Indonesian carbohydrate consumption tends to increase during holidays.
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During the Eid al-Fitr holiday, Indonesian people generally consume more carbohydrate-rich foods than on ordinary days.
This is recorded in a survey report by the Kurious-Katadata Insight Center (KIC) entitled "Survey on the Habit of Consuming Sweet Snacks during Ramadan."
84.8% of respondents agreed that their carbohydrate consumption increased during Eid al-Fitr. The breakdown shows 60.8% of respondents agreed and 24% strongly agreed.
On the other hand, only 15.2% of respondents disagreed. The breakdown shows 12.9% disagreed and 2.3% strongly disagreed.
This survey was conducted on 613 respondents spread across various regions of Indonesia, with 56% male respondents and 44% female respondents.
More than half of the respondents were from Java Island excluding Jakarta (62.4%), followed by Jakarta (14.4%), and Sumatra (10.6%). The proportion of respondents from Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Bali-Nusa Tenggara, and Maluku-Papua ranged from 0.8% to 4.6%.
Most respondents were aged between 35-44 years (33%), followed by the 25-34 year group (30.3%) and the 45-54 year group (23.2%).
The survey was conducted from April 18-27, 2023, using the computer-assisted web interviewing (CAWI) method, with a margin of error of approximately 3.95% and a 95% confidence level.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that carbohydrate consumption should range from 45% to 65% of total daily calorie intake.
Excessive carbohydrate consumption can raise blood sugar levels, increasing the risk of diseases such as obesity and diabetes.
To prevent this, people need to recognize and understand the nutritional content of their daily food and drinks to maintain a balanced nutrient intake.
The Director General of Disease Prevention and Control at the Ministry of Health, dr. Maxi Rein Rondonuwu, urged the public to pay attention to their food intake according to the maximum recommendations: a maximum sugar consumption of 50 grams per day (4 tablespoons), a maximum salt consumption of 2 grams (1/4 teaspoon), and a maximum fat consumption of 67 grams (5 tablespoons).
"We ask the public to be aware of maintaining their own health and that of their families. Correct nutritional habits will prevent children from developing diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and high cholesterol in adulthood," said Maxi, as broadcast on the official website of the Ministry of Health (September 27, 2022).
"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."
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