National Nutrition Day 2026: History and This Year's Theme

National Nutrition Day, celebrated annually on January 25th, underscores the importance of nutrition for public health. In 2026, this day is especially significant due to the one-year anniversary of the ‘Free Nutritious Meals’ program, launched by President Prabowo Subianto on January 8, 2025. The national theme is ‘Balanced Nutrition from Local Produce,’ with the slogan ‘Health Begins with My Plate.’ The history of the celebration began in the 1950s…