Sarah Bennett

Indonesia’s Triple Nutrition Crisis: A National Emergency in Slow Motion

Indonesia is facing a triple-threat nutrition crisis of stunting, wasting, and rising childhood obesity, already affecting more than seven million children nationwide.
Experts warn that this slow-moving emergency could reduce the country’s economic potential by up to 3 percent of GDP each year.
The government’s Free Nutritious Meals Programme is now viewed as a crucial national investment to protect children’s health and strengthen Indonesia’s future workforce.

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