Question

Mohan has a cup of rice, two chappatis, two vegetable curries, and ghee in his plate of meal. What type of nutrient is missing in his meal?

• A. Fats
• B. Proteins
• C. Salt
• D. Water

Answer 1

The correct option is B Proteins

A diet that focuses on providing all the nutrients that the body needs is called a balanced diet. It comprises of macronutrients like protein, carbohydrates, and fat along with micronutrients which include vitamins and minerals.

Mohan's meal consists of rice, chappatis, vegetable curries, and ghee. Rice and chappatis are sources of carbohydates, vegetables are primary sources of essential vitamins and minerals and ghee is a source of fats.

Hence, this meal does not contain a source of protein like eggs, white meat, pulses (dal) or sprouts.

So, the answer is B.