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Functions of Balanced Diet

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Balanced diet

The food taken by human beings is called diet. A diet consists of many food items made from fruits, meat, cereals, eggs, milk and vegetables. The diet which contains adequate amount of all the essential nutrients such as fats, minerals, carbohydrates, proteins, and vitamins which is sufficient for the normal growth and development of the body is called a balanced diet. A balanced diet should also contain sufficient amount of water and roughage materials.

Importance of Balanced Diet - How It Can Enhance Your Health

The constituents of a balanced diet are

  • Proteins
  • Water
  • Fats
  • Minerals (Salts)
  • Carbohydrates
  • Vitamins
  • Roughage

A balanced diet consists of a number of food items which taken together provide all the nutrients, water and roughage to the body.

Functions of balanced diet – There are several functions of the constituents of a balanced diet are as follows

  1. The function of proteins present in the diet is to provide material for the growth and development of the body and repair of damaged tissues.
  2. Vitamins are needed in the diet to catalyze certain chemical reactions in the body which are necessary for normal growth and good health.
  3. The function of carbohydrates and fats in the diet is to provide energy to the body.
  4. Minerals salts are needed by the body to form blood, bones, and teeth to regulate body functions.
  5. Roughage is required in the diet for proper digestion and bowel movement.
  6. Water is necessary in the diet to carry out the various life processes in the body such as digestion

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  1. Anjali Tiwari says:
    June 6, 2020 at 4:34 pm

    Nice post

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    1. daneelyunus says:
      June 6, 2020 at 4:34 pm

      Thank you

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  2. Sakshi's Poetry says:
    June 6, 2020 at 6:03 pm

    Informative 👍😊

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    1. daneelyunus says:
      June 6, 2020 at 6:05 pm

      Thanks for appreciation and reading my post

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      1. Sakshi's Poetry says:
        June 6, 2020 at 6:08 pm

        Most welcome dear😊🙏

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      2. daneelyunus says:
        June 6, 2020 at 6:16 pm

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    June 7, 2020 at 12:24 am

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    1. daneelyunus says:
      June 13, 2020 at 6:43 am

      Thanks for nomination, i will reply soon

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      1. Georgetta Head says:
        June 13, 2020 at 11:20 am

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        June 13, 2020 at 12:29 pm

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  4. Binte Bashir says:
    June 7, 2020 at 2:06 am

    This post took me back to school days.
    Whenever I hear this word balanced diet I remember the first time we were introduced to it at school.
    👍Thumbs up

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    1. daneelyunus says:
      June 7, 2020 at 4:31 am

      Yes u rite during school days the word balanced diet was hear for first time. Thanks for reading my post

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  5. Shivaranjani says:
    June 7, 2020 at 3:46 pm

    A very clear article! Write more on this topic about detailed food that are healthy and as well as tasty!

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    1. daneelyunus says:
      June 7, 2020 at 4:55 pm

      Thanks for appreciation and reading my post

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  6. Pop In Nutrients says:
    June 9, 2020 at 2:11 pm

    very well explained!

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    1. daneelyunus says:
      June 9, 2020 at 2:12 pm

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  7. Katherine says:
    June 10, 2020 at 7:40 am

    Very nice post!

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    1. daneelyunus says:
      June 10, 2020 at 7:40 am

      Thanks for appreciation and reading my post 😊😊

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      1. Katherine says:
        June 10, 2020 at 7:43 am

        Thank you as well!

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      2. daneelyunus says:
        June 10, 2020 at 8:27 am

        Most welcome 😊😊

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  8. Myexercisewallet says:
    June 28, 2020 at 5:04 am

    Very informative post

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    1. daneelyunus says:
      June 28, 2020 at 5:06 am

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  9. Dr. Sinu MD says:
    July 26, 2020 at 1:59 pm

    Nice!

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      July 26, 2020 at 1:59 pm

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  11. Brian D. Floyd says:
    September 28, 2020 at 7:36 pm

    Basic information but well-placed. Sometimes it is good to stick to the basics.

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    1. daneelyunus says:
      September 28, 2020 at 8:11 pm

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  12. deepanilamani says:
    January 28, 2021 at 5:09 pm

    Lots of posts on food. Thanks for sharing with us 🙂

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    1. daneelyunus says:
      January 28, 2021 at 7:59 pm

      Most welcome, thanks for appreciation and reading my post 😊

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