After learning that fats are the richest source of energy, Bala decides to eat food rich in fats. So, he ate mainly fried and oily food including butter and cheese. What would be the result of such a diet plan on Bala?

This will make Bala obese due to deposition of fat in body parts.

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It's not a balanced diet so may lead to a deficiency of other nutrients.

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It can lead to clogging of blood vessels.

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This will help Bala build his muscles.

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Solution

The correct options are
A This will make Bala obese due to deposition of fat in body parts.
B It's not a balanced diet so may lead to a deficiency of other nutrients.
C It can lead to clogging of blood vessels.
Excess intake of fat can be very harmful to Bala as extra fat starts getting deposited in the different parts of the body. It can result in obesity and clogging of blood vessels. Obesity makes a person lethargic and not energetic.

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