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A balanced diet consists of six key nutrients groups that are required in appropriate amount of health. They include the following:-
i. Proteins: - are involved in growth, repair and maintenance of the body.
ii. Carbohydrates: - main energy source for the body
iii. Lipids and fats: - rich source of energy, key components of cell membranes & signaling molecules
iv. Vitamins: - important in a range of biochemical reactions
v. Water: - acts solvent for other molecules to dissolve in
vi. Fibre: - a component of food that is not nutritious but is important in our diet for it plays a role in aiding the movement of food through the gut.
Titany answered the question on October 6, 2021 at 06:03