1. IntroductionThis report examines the effects and provides solutions for dietary habits in Indonesia. People around the world eat different types of food in different ways at different times. (Luitel, 2006). Food is not only functional for consumption but also as a culture that possibly develops the eating habits of local populations (Hartog, Staveren and Brouwer, 2006). According to The Indonesian Consumer Behavior, Attitudes and Perceptions To Food Products (2011), traditional Indonesian foods such as peanuts, cassava, and chili peppers are a blend of cultures from various countries around the world because Indonesia is located along major trade routes. From traditional food, Indonesians develop their own eating habits such as consuming rice as a staple food. However, some Indonesian eating habits can potentially create side effects on our health, such as cholesterol, obesity and diabetes. To prevent the effects of Indonesian eating habits, they must limit their food consumption and use alternative ingredients in creating their foods. The findings of this report show the eating habits of Indonesian people, the effects of their eating habits, and how limiting food consumption and using alternative ingredients will prevent the effect of their eating habits.2. MethodologyThis report uses online research as the source of the report. The report itself chooses the criteria of food preferences in Indonesia based on the types of food commonly consumed in Indonesia.3. Definition of Eating Habit Eating habit comes from two words which are food and habit. According to Walter (2005), food means something that people or animals eat, and habit means something we do often and regularly. The definition of eating habit means repeated action...... middle of paper ...... The High Cholesterol Care Provider: Patient Brochure. (2009, June). Retrieved May 24, 2014, from Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: http://www.ahrq.gov/patients-consumers/prevention/disease/cholpatient.htmlThe Importance of Controlling Blood Sugar. (2010, May). Retrieved May 24, 2014, from New York State Department of Health: http://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/conditions/diabetes/controlling_blood_sugar_importance.htm Indonesian Consumers' Behavior, Attitudes, and Perceptions Toward Food Products . (2011, March 8). Retrieved December 5, 2014, from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada: http://www.ats-sea.agr.gc.ca/ase/5715-eng.htm Walter, E. (Ed.). (2005). Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Singapore: Green Giant Press.Weight loss and carbohydrates. (2012, May). Retrieved May 25, 2014, from Better Health Channel: http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au