Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency (BGN) is implementing time limits for consuming meals provided through the school-based Free Meals program (MBG). This policy aims to improve nutritional intake and reduce food waste by encouraging students to eat at a more reasonable pace. The BGN believes that rushed eating can lead to indigestion and reduced nutrient absorption. Kitchens participating in the MBG program will now be required to schedule dedicated consumption times, ensuring students have adequate time to finish their meals. Further details regarding specific timeframes are expected to be released shortly, but the initiative reflects a broader effort to optimize the program’s health benefits. The move is part of a push for better food education and healthier eating habits among Indonesian schoolchildren. This policy seeks to maximize the impact and effectiveness of the nationwide school feeding initiative.