Which statement is correct about a balanced diet?
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Correct answer: It contains all essential nutrients in appropriate amounts
A balanced diet provides all essential nutrients, including energy-yielding nutrients, vitamins, minerals, fibre, and water, in amounts appropriate for a person’s age, sex, activity, and health condition. It includes a variety of foods rather than one food alone. The word “appropriate” is important because both deficiency and excess can be harmful. Hence B is correct.
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It contains all essential nutrients in appropriate amounts
Why is this the correct answer?
A balanced diet provides all essential nutrients, including energy-yielding nutrients, vitamins, minerals, fibre, and water, in amounts appropriate for a person’s age, sex, activity, and health condition. It includes a variety of foods rather than one food alone. The word “appropriate” is important because both deficiency and excess can be harmful. Hence B is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Food, Nutrition, Health and Fitness. Topic: Balanced diet and Recommended Dietary Allowances.
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