Promoting Behavioral Change In Food Consumption Through The Free Nutritious Meal Program: An Analysis Of Household Consumption Patterns In Indonesia

Childhood nutritional problems, such as stunting and malnutrition, remain a serious challenge in Indonesia. To understand how policies can address this, a new study analyzed household food consumption patterns across Indonesia using 2023 Susenas data. This research specifically aims to provide evidence-based input for the upcoming Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) Program.

Key findings indicate that less prosperous households allocate a larger proportion of their expenditure to food, making them the group that would benefit most from this program. Additionally, the study identified that households with school-aged children tend to have higher patterns of unhealthy food consumption. This underscores the strategic relevance of the Free Nutritious Meal Program, particularly by targeting school-aged children as a top priority to encourage nutritional improvement and healthy eating habits across all segments of society.

For more information, see the full working paper from Article 33 Indonesia on the Free Nutritious Meal program, titled “Promoting Behavioral Change In Food Consumption Through The Free Nutritious Meal Program: An Analysis Of Household Consumption Patterns In Indonesia” It can be accessed via the button below.

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