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Assertion (A): A balanced diet is the same for everyone, regardless of age, gender, or health condition. Reason (R): Individual dietary needs may vary based on factors such as age, gender,

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Assertion (A): A balanced diet is the same for everyone, regardless of age, gender, or health condition.

Reason (R): Individual dietary needs may vary based on factors such as age, gender, and health status.

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.

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Assertion and Reasoning
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Solution

A is false but R is true.

Explanation:

A balanced diet is not identical for everyone requirements change with age, gender, activity level and health (for example, adolescents, lactating mothers and the elderly have different calorie and nutrient needs).
Thus, the reason is correct: individual dietary needs do vary based on those factors.

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Chapter 7: Balanced Diet - EXERCISES [Page 104]

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Dr. Alka Agarwal, Urvi Raval Home Science for Class 10th ICSE
Chapter 7 Balanced Diet
EXERCISES | Q 6. B. | Page 104
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