Track: Modeling and Simulation

Abstract

World Health Organization recommends consuming vegetables and fruits at least 400 gr or 5 (five) servings of vegetables and fruits a day. According to the results of the analysis of Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) data in 2007, the average portion of vegetable and fruit consumption per day in Indonesians aged 10 years and over, is less than 5 (five) servings per day. This study is to determine the number and type of recommended consumption of vegetables and fruits by the Indonesian population according to age group and gender as well as the adequacy of the needs of vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, folic acid, and fiber for the body. This study used vegetable and fruit consumption data from Riskesdas data in 2010. The results showed that the 5 (five) types of fruits that are most consumed by the Indonesian population are bananas, oranges, papayas, apples, and watermelons. The five (5) types of vegetables that are most consumed by Indonesians are spinach, spinach water, cassava leaves, tamarind vegetable soup, and soup. The results of linear programming analysis obtained 5 (five) alternatives to vegetables and fruits according to age group and gender.