Jakarta, July 14 -- The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving nutritional quality under the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program, which resumed on Monday (July 13) following a temporary pause for evaluation during the school break.

The BGN Deputy Head Trenggono made the statement while inspecting the implementation of the MBG program at several schools and Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG), or MBG kitchens, in Central Jakarta on Monday.

Trenggono said that nutritional quality remains the top priority in every meal served. Daily menus should consistently include animal-based protein as a key component to support the growth and development of school-age children.

"We want to ensure that every c...