Balanced Diet and Nutrition A Balanced diet can be defined as ‘A diet which consists of all the essential food constituents, viz., proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and water in correct proportion. In other words, it means eating the right amount of food from all food groups which provides all essential food constituents necessary for growth and maintenance of the body. Nutrition can be defined as the science of food and its relationship with health. It includes a dynamic processin which the food consumed is digested, nutrients are absorbed and distributed to the tissues for utilisation and wastes are disposed of the body. Nutrients are the chemicals derived from the food consumed and used by the body for proper functioning. There are two kinds of nutrients that we consume in the form of food. They are discussed below: (1) Macro Nutrients These constitute the majority of an individual’s diet and thus can be taken in large amounts. They ...
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