Which of the following is true about balanced diet?

A diet that is rich in vitamins.

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A diet that supplies all the essential nutrients as per the body's nutritional needs.

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A diet that provides the energy to maintain the body at it's normal temperature.

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B
A diet that supplies all the essential nutrients as per the body's nutritional needs.

A balanced dietconsists of the necessary quantity and
proportion of nutrients needed to maintain good health and growth. A balanced diet has required amount of calories to carry out daily works and other nutrients like, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals in it.

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