Pandeglang, Banten, Sept 11 (Antara) - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) ask parents to pay attention to the nutritional intake of their children under five years.

"The nutritional intake of children under five and pregnant women is very important. So it must be considered," he said during a visit to the District of Karangtanjung, Pandeglang on Sunday.

According to him, children are the future generation. They should receive attention during their growth period so that later they will become intelligent generation.

"Attention needs to be given while the infants are still in the womb, after birth and future," he said.

In a relatively brief visit, Joko Widodo, who was accompanied by the Minister of Health Nila F Moeloek, distributed food nutritional supplements. As many as 1,000 packages for parents who have children.

In addition, the President is also visiting the health center which is right in front of the District Office.

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Editor: Aditia Maruli Radja
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