Proper and Balanced Diet :-

A balanced diet is a diet that contains all essential food groups. There
are five primary nutrients that our body requires for proper
functioning. The carbohydrates are the energy-giving food that
contains starch and sugar; proteins are bodybuilding foods, fats are
energy-giving, vitamins and minerals are foods that make us resistant
to diseases. All these food groups are vital for our good health.

Apart from the primary five nutrients, there is also roughage and
water. Roughage is the fiber portion of the food we eat, and water is
crucial for regulating our body processes. A balanced diet contains all
these nutrients in appropriate quantities. It is essential to understand
what kind of food gives us nutrients. Bread, potatoes, sugar, rice, and
chapattis are rich in carbohydrates. We must consume this kind of
food as they are our primary source of energy. Any vegetable that
grows under the ground, for example, carrots, sweet potato, radishes
are rich in carbohydrates. Children and adolescents must consume
carbohydrates as they need a lot of energy.

Meat, fish, pulses, lentil, eggs, milk, and every kind of milk
product like cottage cheese and paneer are rich in proteins. Proteins
are our main source of energy. Proteins are essential for people of
every age group. Anybody who wants to eat less fat for their meals
must compensate for it by eating more proteins. Proteins are
necessary for adolescents since they help in muscle development

Oil, sugar, cream, cheese, red meat, ghee, butter, etc. are all rich in
fat. Fat gives us more energy. Children should consume an adequate
amount of fat as they need it for their growth. Fats, when consumed in
large quantities, resulting in excess deposition of adipose tissue and
leads to weight gain. However, fats are an essential component of our
diet, and we must take them adequately.
Fruits and leafy vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals.
Vitamins and minerals build our body defenses against diseases and
viral infections. Deficiency of vitamins can cause many conditions
ranging from night blindness to scurvy. It can also make our gums
bleed and lead to the formationof painful scabs in our mouth. Most
importantly, deficiency of vitamins and minerals causes us more
exposed to illnesses. Roughage is vital for smooth bowel movements.
Fibers are essential for digestion and bowel formation. Water is
indispensable to facilitate every bodily function starting from
metabolism to assimilation. Water is vital for survival, and we cannot
live without it.

A balanced diet is rich in all these nutrients. It must contain the

required food groups in appropriate quantities. An athlete or
somebody who engages in heavy physical labour must consume large
amounts of protein. Protein gives them the energy to work hard. A
person who is mainly involved in desk work must consume less fat as
he has almost no physical exercise. Thus, he must consume food that
his body can break down quickly. All in all, a balanced diet ensures
our good health and is vital for leaving a healthy life.

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