Question

A balanced diet includes which of the following?

• A. The food that provides the minerals to maintain the body at its normal temperature
• B. The food that supplies all the essential nutrients in amounts that meet our nutritional needs
• C. The food that provides the energy to maintain the body at its normal temperature
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B

The food that supplies all the essential nutrients in amounts that meet our nutritional needs

A balanced diet consists of the proper quantities and proportions of nutrients needed to maintain health or growth. A balanced diet has the sufficient number of calories to carry out daily works. A balanced diet has carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals in proper quantities and proportions as required by the body.