Dharma Wanita Persatuan Unpad Holds Discussion on Healthy Food

Jatinangor, October 17— Tuesday (11/10), Dharma Wanita Persatuan (DWP) Universitas Padjadjaran holds “Knowledge Sharing” with the theme “Smart Mom: Preparing Healthy and Simple Food” in the Hall of the Faculty of Agroindustrial Technology Unpad (Fakultas Teknologi dan Industri Pertanian or FTIP), Jatinangor. This event aims to increase the knowledge of participants about healthy and simple food.

Dr. Reiva Arief S. Kartasasmita, the Chair of DWP Unpad, says that this event is a routine meeting of DWP Unpad, where this time, Dharma Wanita from the Faculty of Agroindustrial Technology is the host of this event. He also says that other than aiming to keep each other in touch, the women attending this event will also receive useful knowledge for their day-to-day activities.

The dean of FTIP Unpad, Dr. Ir. Sarifah Nurjanah, M.App.Sc., gave appreciation to this event. She hopes that this event will be beneficial for the participants in making healthy and easy daily meals.

This unique activity, which was also supported by the Faculty of Cultural Sciences and other faculties, was also attended by various parties, including the Vice Chairperson for Social and Cultural Affairs of DWP Unpad, Anita Yanyan, Chairperson of DW FTIP Unpad, Tia Amina Setiawati, and members of DWP Unpad.

Dr. Souvia Rahimah, M.Sc., lecturer of FTIP Unpad and speaker for the event, explains that the body needs healthy food in order to maintain the function and performance of the organs.
Foods that are considered healthy usually contain a variety of nutrients, whather macro or micro. Healthy foods should also be clean, halal, and contain a balanced nutriition, including balanced proportions carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and vitamins. Souvia adds that eating various types of healthy foods will help the body receive its nutrients. She suggests on changing everyday menus to help the growth and development of the body. This is because receiving different types of food will fulfill the various nutrients that the body needs.

Souvia says that as a mother, we are taught to be smart in choosing and preparing food for the sake of the family, however busy we may be in our everyday activities. She adds that we have to know our bodies and consume food that fit our needs.

Wr:Yohanes William Ivakdalam
Translator: Jauza Maryam Mumtazah