Advertisements
Advertisements
प्रश्न
What do you mean by balanced diet?
Advertisements
उत्तर
A balanced diet comprises all of the essential elements in an appropriate and fair amount to suit the body's daily requirements. It refers to a diet that contains all of the nutrients, such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water that the body needs for appropriate growth and development, functioning and maintenance.
संबंधित प्रश्न
State whether the following statement is True or False:
Kwashiorkor is the disease caused by a deficiency of iron (Fe).
The question has four options. Choose the correct answer:
Marasmus is due to the deficiency of
Skinny appearance and slow body growth are the symptoms of ______ disease.
‘Minerals and vitamins are needed in very small quantities by our body as compared to other components, yet, they are an important part of a balanced diet’. Explain the statement.
Write a short note on the following:
Importance of a balanced diet
______ are those nutrients that are required in larger quantities.
______ are made up of the elements such as carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
List and describe the three types of lipids found in foods.
Give two reasons why we should increase the amount of fibre in our diet.
Name the macro-nutrients.
