A balanced diet for the body should contain a variety of food items.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A True
A balanced diet is a diet that focuses on providing all the nutrients that the body needs. It comprises nutrients like proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals. All these nutrients can be found in a variety of food items. Hence, a balanced diet for the body should contain a variety of food items.
So, the given statement is true.

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Question 04(iii)

Tick (√) the statements that are correct.
Balanced diet for the body should contain a variety of food items. ( )

Tick (||) the statements that are correct.

(a) By eating rice alone, we can fulfil the nutritional requirement in our body. ( )

(b) Deficiency diseases can be prevented by eating a balanced diet. ( )

(d) Meat alone is sufficient to provide all nutrients to the body. ( )

Reason: A balanced diet contains all the components of food in right proportion.

Which of the following food items is not part of a balanced diet?

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