Question

Choose the correct statements regarding balanced diet.
Statement 1: People of different age groups need the same type of diet.
Statement 2: All the nutritional requirements of the body can be met by only consuming rice.

• A. Only statement 1 is correct
• B. Only statement 2 is correct
• C. Both the statements are correct
• D. Both the statements are incorrect

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both the statements are incorrect

Diets differ based on the age of the individual. Growing kids need more protein and the adults require more energy rich food, while the people older than the age of 50 require vitamin B12 and dietary fibers.

$\bullet$ Our body requires all the nutrients like proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals.
$\bullet$ Water and dietary fibres are also essential for our body.
$\bullet$ Rice is a rich source of carbohydrate.
$\bullet$ Eating rice provides enough carbohydrates, but other nutrients are deficient.

Hence, eating only rice cannot fulfill the nutrient requirements of our body.