Why should a person eat a balanced diet? What are the nutrients they should take in?

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A person should eat a balanced diet that consists of all food nutrients in an adequate amount to keep the body healthy and fit. The body requires each of the nutrients that have different functions for the proper functioning of the systems inside.

Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and roughage are the nutrients that should be taken in proper amounts.

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Adolescents should be careful about what they eat because :

(a) proper diet develops their brains.

(b) proper diet is needed for the rapid growth taking place in their body.

(d) taste buds are well developed in teenagers.

Tick (||) the statements that are correct.

(a) By eating rice alone, we can fulfil the nutritional requirement in our body. ( )

(b) Deficiency diseases can be prevented by eating a balanced diet. ( )

(d) Meat alone is sufficient to provide all nutrients to the body. ( )

Reason: A balanced diet contains all the components of food in right proportion.

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