Question

What is balanced diet? Is it similar for everybody? Justify your answer

Answer 1

A balanced diet is one that provides the body with all the essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals required to maintain cells, tissues and organs as well as to function correctly.

Every person is different and hence the balanced diet for health may vary from person to person, however by following a diet that is varied, covers all foods groups and is low in undesirable nutrients such as sodium, saturated fats and sugar, you are well on your way to a healthy body.

Answer 2

A balanced diet contains all classes of food in adequate proportions, which will supply the required energy for the body and maintain proper growth and functioning of the body