If a person's diet is based on only one food group, what is the main nutrition risk?
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Correct answer: Nutrient imbalance may occur
Each food group supplies a different combination of nutrients. Depending on only one group may provide some nutrients in adequate amounts but leave others, such as particular vitamins, minerals, protein, essential fats, or fibre, insufficient. Energy and protein will not always be low or high because that depends on the chosen food group. Dietary variety is therefore essential for balance and nutritional adequacy.
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Nutrient imbalance may occur
Why is this the correct answer?
Each food group supplies a different combination of nutrients. Depending on only one group may provide some nutrients in adequate amounts but leave others, such as particular vitamins, minerals, protein, essential fats, or fibre, insufficient. Energy and protein will not always be low or high because that depends on the chosen food group. Dietary variety is therefore essential for balance and nutritional adequacy.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Food, Nutrition, Health and Fitness. Topic: Five basic food groups and food guide pyramid.
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