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प्रश्न
Write a short note on the following:
Importance of a balanced diet
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उत्तर
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.
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