"The issue of snacks for school children seems to be trivial matter, but has a serious impact on the better survival of the nation in the future," VP Boediono said.Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Vice President Boediono launched a Movement of Healthy Snacks for Students and a Task Force of Drugs and Illegal Food Eradication.
The launching was conducted at the vice president`s office here Monday at the present of Health Minister Endang Sedyaningsih and Women`s Empowerment and Children Protection Minister Linda Amalia Sari.
The vice president said the health of the younger generation was very crucial and must be paid attention since it could have an impact on the survival of the nation.
"The issue of snacks for school children seems to be trivial matter, but has a serious impact on the better survival of the nation in the future," he said.
Unsafe and poor quality snacks could affect the health of the children, he said.
"Therefore, it`s very important that all parties jointly launch the movement of safe, nutritious and good quality snacks," he said.
Around 40 to 44 percent of snacks in schools did not meet the health standard, he said.
"It`s a big number and they are mostly found in big cities. It`s very risky to turn a blind eye to this problem," he said.
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