This study investigates the discourse of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) policy in mass media reporting and its implications for the educational ecosystem. Textual analysis shows that the media is not merely a passive information channel, but an arena of ideological practice that reproduces the language of power. In the context of primary education, MBG is positioned as an absolute biological and cognitive prerequisite, rather than a mere health intervention. Nutritional fulfillment serves as a crucial foundation for students to absorb learning optimally in preparation for the 2045 Golden Generation vision. On the other hand, the dynamics of this discourse drive higher education to realize its function as an institution of critical literacy. Through academic oversight and evaluation of public policy, universities ensure that state programs remain accountable and free from the abuse of power. The synergy between nutritional fulfillment at the primary education level and critical reasoning at the higher education level ensures the realization of human resources who are physically healthy, as well as intellectually resilient and independent.
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