Question
Write three important properties of a balanced diet.
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Answer
A balanced diet has the following properties:
- It is rich in essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and certain amino acids,
- It provides enough material to take care of the needs of growth, repair and replacement of cells, tissues and organs of the body.
- It provides energy required by the body.
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