Our young people must be diligent to exercise. Do not lie around too muchJakarta (ANTARA) - Parents are expected to actively involve their children to implement a clean and healthy lifestyle (PHBS) and to become quality students and the nation's next generation as targeted by the government.
The mission was conveyed by the Education Ministry's Director of Elementary School Sri Wahyuningsih, who expressed belief that parents should play an active role in fulfilling their responsibilities to maintain their child's physical and mental health.
"Our young people must be diligent to exercise. Do not lie around too much," Wahyuningsih stressed at a virtual press conference here on Thursday.
According to Wahyuningsih, leading a healthy lifestyle can make students productive.
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Since almost all activities are conducted through a laptop screen, she advised students to engage in some physical activity.
According to Wahyuningsih, children should lead a balanced life by incorporating active or light exercises into their daily routine. Parents should pay attention to strike a balance in terms of the children's health, she noted.
She believes that applying PHBS early on can certainly improve the quality of life of the nation's successors at the elementary school level.
In addition to preparing exercises, parents must also consider teaching their children to opt for healthy and nutritious foods.
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They should responsibly teach their children to opt for foods rich in fiber and vitamins over those that are high in sugar, salt, and fats.
"With the right nutritional intake and proper exercise, Indonesia becomes strong and healthy. Thus, it starts through community movements initiated and done at the school level," Wahyuningsih noted.
She assessed that physical activity and balanced nutritional intake can enhance the mental fortitude and creativity of Indonesian students, thereby honing their physical and intellectual skills.
Moreover, through proper education, Indonesian students can meet the targets of top human resources and accelerate the country's advancement to create Golden Indonesia 2045.
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Translator: Livia K, Kenzu T
Editor: Fardah Assegaf
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