Question

Assertion (A): A balanced diet depends on age; gender and the type of work that one is required to perform.

Reason (R): A balanced diet is composed of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water.

Assertion (A): A balanced diet depends on age; sex and the type of work that one is required to perform.

Reason (R): A balanced diet is composed of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water.

Options

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

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

• (A) is true and (R) is false.

• (A) is false and (R) is true.

Answer 1

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

Explanation:

A balanced diet varies according to a person’s age, gender, and type of work, as it includes the right proportions of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water.