Jakarta, July 3 -- The Ministry of Population and Family Development and the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) are aligning policies to strengthen the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children under five.

Minister of Population and Family Development Wihaji said in a press release received here on Friday that efforts to foster a healthier generation of Indonesians begin at the very start of life, as ensuring adequate nutrition for mothers and children is a key measure to prevent stunting.

As stunting can be caused by poor nutrition, he said, the implementation of the MBG program for the three priority groups is vital.

"This program represents the state's presence in addressing stunting by ...