Question

Write a short note on the following:

Importance of a balanced diet

Answer 1

Importance of a balanced diet:

A balanced diet contains carbohydrates, fat, proteins, vitamins, mineral salts, water, and fibre in adequate amounts and in the correct proportion required for growth and activity. It is necessary to achieve a long and healthy life. It is necessary for various reasons

• Controlling body weight, heart rate and pressure
• Increases exercise capacity and muscle performance
• Improves blood sugar, lowers harmful cholesterol and triglycerides, Facilitates mental and physical relaxation
• Helps to build immunity
• It helps in the growth of the body.
• Increases capacity to do work
• It increases the ability to fight diseases.