Central Jakarta Maritime, Agriculture and Food Security Sub-dept., has distributed 664 packages of processed fish food in six elementary schools (SD). In addition to children like to eat fish, it is also to improve the nutrition of students.

This processed fish food, can improve child nutrition. Our target is children, as it contains lots of vitamins, omega three, DHA and protein

According to Bayu Sari Hastuti, Head of Central Jakarta Maritime, Agriculture and Food Security Sub-dept., distribution of processed fish food is a form of support to the Central Government program "Likes to Eat Fish".

"This processed fish food, can improve child nutrition. Our target is children, as it contains lots of vitamins, omega three, DHA and protein," she expressed, Tuesday (11/21).

Those six schools are SDN 08 Duri Pulo, SDN 05 Duri Pulo, SDN 13 Cideng, SDN 03 Bungur, SDN 10 Johar Baru, and SDN 07 Serdang. 

Her sub-dept. also conducted socialization to students and parents regarding the importance of eating fish. "Fish is also good for the elderly, as it can prevent heart disease. Our processed fish foods are from tuna and salmon, as it contains the most omega three content," she told.

Meanwhile, Dianita, Section Head of Central Jakarta Fishery uttered, a package of processed fish foods is containing meatballs, abon (shredded and fried meat), sausage, and nuggets.

"If this is nominated a package worth Rp 150,000, so the total package will be Rp 99.600.000. This is with the cooperation of third party," she disclosed.