Question

Assertion (A): A balanced diet can prevent nutrient deficiencies and promote overall health.

Reason (R): Nutrient deficiencies can lead to various health issues, and a balanced diet helps meet nutritional requirements.

Options

• A is true but R is false.

• A is false but R is true.

• Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

• Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.

Answer 1

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

A balanced diet supplies adequate amounts of macro‑ and micronutrients, preventing deficiencies and supporting growth, immunity, and overall health. Nutrient deficiencies cause specific health problems and because a balanced diet meets nutritional requirements, the reason correctly explains the assertion.