Question

What do you mean by a balanced diet and malnutrition?

Answer 1

Balanced diet:

1. It refers to a diet, which comprises distinct kinds of foods in certain proportions and quantities so that the need for proteins, calories, vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients are met.
2. It provides the nutrients needed by the body to work efficiently.

Malnutrition:

1. It is an imbalance in dietary consumption.
2. It takes place when an individual has too little or too much food or essential nutrients.
3. An individual with malnutrition may lack minerals, vitamins, and other essential components needed by the body.