HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -A balanced diet is a diet which contains carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, roughage and water in amounts required by the body. Q. Deficiency diseases can be prevented by eating a balanced diet.

Detailed explanation-2: -Prevention of Deficiency Diseases Eating simple, wholesome food such as groundnut, soybean, pulses, etc. Prolonged cooking and undercooked food lose their nutritional value. Keeping cut vegetables and fruits for a longer period also destroys their nutritional value. Avoiding this can prevent deficiency diseases.