Page 3 - Note - Nutrients and balance diet

BALANCED DIET is one that includes all the nutrients in adequate proportions which helps in
normal functioning of the body.

 Factors affecting balanced diet: age, gender, and type of work
 For e.g. workers at construction site do more physical work need more carbohydrates in
their diet to get more energy.

But a person working in office need less carbohydrates and fats.

Importance of a Balanced Diet

The following are the importance of a balanced diet:

 Balanced Diet leads to a good physical and a good mental health.
 It helps in proper growth of the body.
 Also, it increases the capacity to work.

 Balanced diet increases the ability to fight or resist diseases.