Mushrooms, Solutions Overcome Malnutrition

Kokap, Kulonprogo Yogyakarta is the area that covers 53% of the poor. In the medical examination in June 2011, found five of 25 infants suffering from malnutrition. This was due to the arid soil found in the Kokap.


Sunarti, midwife and researcher mushrooms make a breakthrough, which is instilled fungi in dry soil. Mushroom cultivation is a perfect solution for women born in Winton this.

"The fungus is inexpensive and high protein, very suitable to be planted in my area," said the winner of the first contest in the field of creative midwife economic empowerment and local food encountered Okezone, Balai Kartini, Jakarta, Tuesday, December 18, 2012.

Mushroom cultivation program has been conducted in Kokap since 2011. Data on the number of severely malnourished reduced to three.

"I love being able to help people. Fact, when the funds from Pos Bhakti Midwife program was terminated, I will continue to serve the people at all costs. Later, I'll try to give this proposal to the relevant government officials so that my business can be more developed," close Sunarti.
(tty)

Sources: http://health.okezone.com/read/2012/12/19/482/734172/