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What is a balnced diet?

A balance diet is a diet which contains all of the essential elements that the human body needs. Carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, minerals, proteins, fiber
fiber and water
and water are all essential components in a balanced diet

Importance of balanced diet


A healthy diet helps to protect against malnutrition in all its forms, as well as noncommunicable diseases(NC (NCDs),
Ds) including diabetes, heart disea
Unhealthy diet and lack of physical activity are leading global risks to health.
Healthy dietary practices start early in life – breastfeeding fosters healthy growth and improves cognitive development, and may have longer te
may have longer term health benefits such as reducing the risk of becoming overweight or obese and developing NCDs later in life.
A balanced diet supplies the fuel your body needs to work effectively. Without balanced nutrition your body is more prone to illnesses such as heart
as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
If your diet isn’t balanced and you consume foods that don’t provide enough nutritional value, your nutrient levels will start to decline.
Eating a variety of foods and consuming less salt, sugars, and saturated fats are essential to ensure your body functions at its best.

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