Day: June 17, 2023

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The amino acid type of umami seasoning — Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) — plays a beneficial role in improving the appetite of elderly people despite the negative assumptions surrounding it.This improvement in appetite helps in the fulfillment of good nutrition requirement that leads to better physical condition and quality of life of the elderly. This is measured from the results of blood analysis and anthropometric test in the “Elderly Meal Project” research, led by a nutritionist from the University of Gadjah Mada, Toto Sudargo. This research aims to understand whether the provision of food with high content of protein, energy, vitamins, and minerals but low in salt, sugar, and fat can improve the nutritional status of elderly that in turn leads to betterment in the quality of life. This research was undertaken from October 2021 to January 2022, with purposive sampling method that took place at the Abiyoso Unit of Tresna Werdha Social Service Center (BPSTW) and Budi Luhur BPSTW, Yogyakarta. The two BPSTWs had never received a similar intervention, and the two have kitchens that are able to cook their foods independently. Due to the age factor, there tends to be a decline in the appetite-regulating hormone among the elderly that can lead to malnutrition. The negative impacts of malnutrition that most elderly people may experience, include exhaustion and muscle disorders. “The ‘Elderly Meal Project’ research that we conduct along with Ajinomoto shows that after the food provision for the elderly program, there was a significant decline in blood sugar levels,” Sudargo remarked. This is apparent from a decrease in the number of elderly men, with the HbA1C score in the diabetic group, from 52.9 percent to 23.5 percent. Nutrition education on the importance of maintaining healthy eating patterns, such as reducing the intake of sweets, is able to significantly reduce blood sugar levels, he noted. “Increasing protein intake is of significance in both elderly males and females,” he noted. Research result also shows that a low salt menu in the food provision program is proven to help reduce systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DPB) in the elderly. Earlier, kitchen staffs at Abiyoso and Budi Luhur BPSTW were given education on the importance of low salt content in diet, especially in the elderly’s food menu. Reducing the use of salt and adding MSG products can reduce natrium levels in seniors. While the use of kitchen salt in both BPSTWs had been reduced, this did not lower the appetite of the elderly people. Hence, it can be concluded that foods can still be tasty despite not having as much as salt as before. This implementation is an application of the Bijak Garam Ajinomoto campaign, and it has proven that foods can still be delicious despite the low amount of natrium that in turn improves the appetite of the elderly. The appetite of elderly tends to decline due to various physiological and psychological factors. However, they can be properly handled by improving taste receptors through striking a balance in the five basic taste elements of sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami. Success indicator On the occasion, Acting Director of Productive Age and Elderly Health at the Ministry of Health Nida Rohmawati stated that the increasing number of elderly is an indicator of success for health development through a reduction in the mortality rate and rising life expectancy. However, this also serves as a challenge, as several members of the elderly population experience physical, mental, economic, and social decline. “We have to manage this together, so that the elderly can also improve their life quality,” Rohmawati stated. Concerning this issue, the Indonesian government already has national strategies contained within Presidential Regulation No. 88 of 2021 that serves as a foundation for the Ministry of Health’s National Action Plan. The regulation has five strategies. The first strategy involves improving social protection, income insurance, and individual capacity. The second strategy entails improving the elderly’s health and life quality. There is also the development of the community and environment-friendly aspects for the elderly. The fourth concerns strengthening elderly program institutions, while the fifth is respect, protection, and fulfillment of elderly’s rights. In connection with the research conducted by Sudargo, the ministry deemed that it is quite interesting since the addition of MSG, as a strategy to reduce salt intake, can lower blood pressure. Despite this, further research is necessary to determine the maximum amount of MSG provision, the long-term side effects, and specific responses for people with a history of degenerative diseases, including hypertension and diabetes. The “Elderly Meal Project” research can provide an understanding to the broader public that even the elderly can still improve their quality of life by eating food with balanced nutrition and reducing the intake of sugar, salt, and fats.

Source: Antara News Agency

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Sixty-eight migrant workers have fallen victim to overcharging by 24 Indonesian migrant worker placement companies, the Migrant Workers Protection Agency (BP2MI) has informed.”Total of reports, there are 68 migrant workers from 24 migrant worker placement companies,” Head of BP2MIBenny Rhamdanisaid at a press conference here on Friday. The migrant workers were overcharged by companies and their personal documents were withheld, he added. “The losses suffered by the 68 migrant workers vary. Some lost Rp25 million (US$1,673), some even lost up to Rp40 million (US$2,676),” he informed. He pointed out that this happened despite his administration issuing BP2MI Regulation Number 1 of 2021 about changes to BP2MI Regulation Number 9 of 2020 about the placement of migrant workers free of charge. ccording to the regulation, the placement of workers engaging in 10 types of jobs prone to exploitation is free of charge, he said. The jobs are those of maid, babysitter, nanny, elderly caregiver, chef, family driver, gardener, cleaning service, plantation staff, and ship crew, he explained. He said the agency will take firm action against companies caught overcharging migrant workers, particularly in Hong Kong, by revoking their business permits. “BP2MI gives two weeks starting from today (June 16, 2023) for the migrant worker placement companies to resolve the issue,” he added. Rhamdani also said that the agency will send a recommendation letter to the Manpower Minister for revoking the companies’ permit to run their business or place migrant workers if, within two weeks, the issue of overcharging is not resolved. “BP2MI will also report this case as a crime to the National Police,” he added. He said he expected that similar incidents would not happen to other migrant workers, considering they are the biggest source of foreign exchange. “I want the migrant workers to have the guts to report. We encourage them; do not be afraid of reporting,” he stressed.

Source: Antara News Agency

“Kratik” confirmed that he had not swiped the debit card of “Watermelon” and suggested that his mother investigate the origin before making a complaint. because it could be sued

From the case that Mrs. Panida Sirayuthyothin, mother of watermelon, traveled to meet investigators from the Crime Suppression Division. To request help to investigate after finding out that someone has taken a watermelon debit card to use for financial transactions Watermelon falls off a boat and dies By stating that the person used as a person on the ship who is a confidant of watermelon

Most recently, today (June 17), Ms. Itsarin or Kratik revealed to the news team. after being targeted as the person whose mother was mentioned by Kratik, saying that from reading the news that her mother gave an interview It was enough to understand that my mother meant him. which after seeing the account of the watermelon that the mother brought to report Stating that money was cut from the debit card on February 24, 2022 at 11:55 p.m. At that time, everyone was still on the boat looking for watermelons. And on the ship there is no card swipe machine. He left the scene at about 3 a.m. when he got off the boat to go to the bathroom. went to ask to enter the house of the villagers There is no card swipe machine anymore. As for the money cut from the debit card 2 days later that the mother suspected, she did not know, but confirmed that she was not herself and in the past she had never used or touched a watermelon debit card, only receiving a share of money as personal manager which the watermelon will transfer to himself

In this regard, he would like to suggest that the mother investigate the origin before coming to report or give news. Because in the statement there is a transaction code that can be verified. Mom can go check and ask for information from the bank about the details of the transaction that has been used. then come and report It will be more beneficial than coming out and misleading the society. hurt others Which will cause the mother to suffer as well, now that he has only read the message Haven’t watched the interview clip yet. which, if he went to inspect found that the mother had alluded defamation directly He had to come out and exercise his right to protect himself. Because in the past, he always gave in, despite having received damage from each news release from his mother. But forgive me, I don’t want to have an issue. Because just the main case is already chaotic enough. But now it’s been more than 1 year, my mother still hasn’t finished and after all, there are only money matters. So he did not understand what his mother wanted. But it is advisable to consult a lot of lawyers. Because before, he was already sued by Sand Visapat.

Kratik added that These things my mother suspected It’s something that has happened and has passed. If he really did it, the police would definitely check it out before his mother. because he was investigated a lot especially about various accounts The police did not ignore the issue of causing death for the benefit. And if you want to look at this case as a murder case Mom can’t skip the line. Will come and say that I forgive my 2 sons that it was an accident But with the rest saying it was a murder, it couldn’t be done. Because it’s the same event

As for the 1 million baht life insurance policy, the mother was the one who took it to the police. and the police called him to pick him up in which he performed his duty Set aside money for Easter tuition. confirm that it is legal according to every process As for the mother who will apply for the 50% policy rights as a mother, please consult a lawyer to see if she can do it. When the watermelon clearly specifies the beneficiary in the policy .-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency

Previously, the sweet young protagonist “James – Jirayu Tangsrisuk” used to preface that he wanted to be ordained instead of his parents. and continue to study the Dhamma In which he revealed that he should ordain after the age of 25, including asking for time to clear the schedule first

Young James, now 29 years old, hurry to clear the job. Auspicious time to be ordained and brought flowers to ask for ordination with respected adults in the entertainment industry Prepare to turn to study the Dharma.

Source: Thai News Agency

Young Tee “JJ Kritsanaphum” inevitably asked about the state of mind of his best friend “Ob Obnithi” after the girl “Maprang Alisa” came out. gave an interview that he had decided to reduce the relationship to only friends with ex-boyfriends like “Aob” young people amid rumors that “Aob” heavy hearts

Previously, young people “JJ”, “Ob” and young Maprang still had the opportunity to work together in one brand. which has the appearance of both Aob and Maprang, including JJ in the same frame

Recently, “JJ” as a friend revealed at the event that On working together with both of them everything looks fine professionalism Do not bring personal matters into the work.

Source: Thai News Agency