Expand SARA to fruits and vege, says health ministry
PETALING JAYA:
A health ministry division has called on the government to allow recipients of the government’s Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) to spend the cash aid on fruits and vegetables.
The ministry’s nutrition division acknowledged a survey which found that its “suku suku separuh” (SSS) healthy plate model was out of reach for many households, with balanced meals costing between RM8.53 in Kedah and RM16.27 in Kuala Lumpur.
The division said this challenge can be overcome by going for more affordable items with nearly identical nutritional value, such as chicken and eggs over beef, or tempeh and dhal for plant-based options.
It also said cooking at home would help households save while eating more healthily.
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