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What
is Balanced Diet |
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Food Guide Pyramid is the basis for a healthy
diet |
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balanced diet is one, which provides an adequate
amount of carbohydrates, protein, fats, fiber,
vitamins, and minerals.And it avoids an excess
of calories, saturated fats, cholesterol,
sodium, and sugar. |
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Follow
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Adequacy:
the food should be adequate in terms of amount
and nutritive value. |
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Balance:
The diet should be balanced i.e. should provide
all the nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats,
proteins, vitamins, minerals and fibres in
adequate amounts. |
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Calories
control:
is very important which can be achieved through
balanced diet as well as little exercise.Balance:
The diet should be balanced i.e. should provide
all the nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats,
proteins, vitamins, minerals and fibres in
adequate amounts. |
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Moderation:
Neither eat too much nor starve yourself
as moderation is the key to a healthy life. |
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| Importance of Balanced
Diet |
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Eating foods from these
groups, in the servings recommended, will provide
a flexible and
interesting eating plan.
The good health of children depends upon good nutrition
and that should start right from an early age.
A balanced, tasty, appealing and a varied
diet will provide a good foundation of all the
nutrients, which are essential for normal growth
and development. It also contributes to good
health and quality of life. |
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