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Define and give one example of a balanced diet.
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Answer
A balanced diet is defined as the one which contains all the principal constituents of food in proper quantity.
A balanced diet is the one that provides at least $50\%$ of energy from carbohydrates, $35\%$ from fat, and $15\%$ from protein. The precise optimal quantities of each nutrient will vary with age, sex and activity.
A balanced diet is the one that provides at least $50\%$ of energy from carbohydrates, $35\%$ from fat, and $15\%$ from protein. The precise optimal quantities of each nutrient will vary with age, sex and activity.
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