Question

Assertion (A): A balanced diet includes all essential nutrients in the right proportions.

Reason (R): Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals are examples of essential nutrients.

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 is defined as one that provides the body with all the necessary nutrients in correct quantities. Reason (R) perfectly explains the assertion, as the “essential nutrients” mentioned are the proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals required to maintain physiological health.