Jakarta, Nov. 16 -- The National Food Agency (Bapanas) reaffirmed its commitment to reducing stunting by promoting a Diverse, Nutritious, Balanced, and Safe (B2SA) diet based on locally sourced food.

The approach is considered essential to strengthening food security and improving public access to balanced nutrition.

Bapanas Secretary General Sarwo Edhy said the agency encourages the use of abundant local food resources across regions to help communities, particularly children and pregnant women, meet their daily nutritional needs.

He stressed that the B2SA program supports national efforts to lower stunting by ensuring the availability of diverse and nutritious foods.

He noted that various local commodities, including cassava, sweet ...