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Balanced Diets

Balanced Diets
  • A diet is balanced if it contains all the nutrients in the correct amount.
  • A balanced diet is related to the state of one’s age, health and occupation.
  • Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals are nutrients.
  • Carbohydrates and fats : provide energy.
  • Proteins : growth and repair or replacement of cellular mechanism.
  • Vitamin and minerals : aid vital reaction in cells and tissues.
  • Roughage : adds bulk in food for proper digestion otherwise leads to constipation.
  • For Pregnant woman and children protein requirement is high for body building.
  • For Hard-working adult, carbo-hydrates and fats requirement is high.
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