Gianyar, Bali, March 2 -- Deputy Minister of Population and Family Development Isyana Bagoes Oka warned Nutritional Fulfillment Service Units (SPPGs) or kitchens providing meals for the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program not to use ultra-processed foods (UPF).

"UPF must not be given to toddlers, pregnant women, or breastfeeding mothers. We have emphasized this to the SPPGs," she said during a visit to the Celuk II SPPG kitchen in Celuk Village, Gianyar, Bali, on Monday.

Due to concerns over the extensive industrial processing of UPF, the nutritional needs of pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and toddlers - known as the 3B group - are expected to be met using fresh food ingredients.

During her visit, she ensured that the meals prov...