Balanced Diet: It is defined as a diet which contains different types of food in such a quantity and proportions that the need for calories, amino acids. vitamins, minerals, fats, carbohydrates and other nutrients is adequately met for maintaining health. Vitality, general well-being and making a small provision for extra nutrients to withstand short duration of leanness are also needed in a balanced diet.
Functions of Balanced diet:
(a) It provides energy for the various activities of the body.
(b) It helps the body to grow and replace wornout tissues.
(c) It has the chemicals, which help to control the body functions and protect the body from ****.
