The only thing which plays an important role in a human life is food. A balanced diet is necessary for good health, lifespan, and for absence of diseases. When all the nutrients are met by a person in a single meal, then it’s called a ‘Balanced Diet’.
The ‘Nutrients’ include carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals. The nutrient which provide energy is carbs which is obtained from mainly from cereal grains. The body building nutrient is protein which is provided by pulses, egg, fish, meat and poultry. The fat is the next nutrient which is present in milk, oil and it also helps in providing energy. Vitamins and minerals are called the protective nutrient which is present in fruits and vegetables. If a person include all these nutrients along with water, then their diet is said to be balanced.
The energy giving nutrient should be consumed about 60℅ of total calories. This carbs is also for the functioning of muscles and brain. Protein should be 15-20℅ of calories and it helps for growth and immunity. Fat should be also 15-20 ℅ of daily calories. Many diseases are occuring while skipping these nutrients and having fast foods and leads to obesity and other lifestyle diseases .
WHO had demonstrated balanced diet in the form of a ‘Food Pyramid’ . In this pyramid, the bottom portion is cereals and pulses which should be consumed more. Then fruits and vegetables, above that milk, egg and the top of the pyramid shows meat, fish and the tip of the pyramid gives fats and oils which should be consumed less. Thank you!
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