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Question
Define and give one example of a balanced diet.
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Solution
A balanced diet is a diet that provides all the essential nutrients—carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water—in the right proportions to maintain health, energy, and proper growth.
Example of a Balanced Diet:
A balanced meal could include Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins and Minerals and water.
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