Milk Consumption of Indonesia Peoples's Low

Milk Consumption of Indonesia peoples is still low with an average of seven litres per person for one year. Largest contribution comes from the Jakarta City citizens with milk consumption 22.3 liters for one year.

"Jakarta citizens largest consuming milk. It means other areas are lower," says Indonesia nutritionist, Rienani Mahadi.

According to Rienadi, total milk consumption of Indonesia peoples has increased over 10 years ago that only four liters. But still no better than milk consumption of Malaysian citizens who reach 23-30 liters per person a year.

"With a good education, has now been increased. But still, it is still less," she said.

She said, the low milk consumption of Indonesian population, because most people think milk is the only food for babies toddlers.

The second problem, the judge when he was passed over three years of nutritional needs can be met only from the food so stop using the milk.

"That was not true, because the body continues to require minerals for bone development. So the children continued to need milk until the end of the age," he said.

Milk continued need for increased mineral needs as we get older with a lot of activity increased, especially for women.

"The need for minerals until the end of life. Especially for women who have menstrual and pregnant nature. They need more nutrients," she said.