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Which statement describes a nutritionally balanced diet?

A. It consists mostly of protein.
B. It provides equal amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fats.
C. It includes enough, and not too much, of all essential nutrients.
D. It consists of three small meals, each totaling about the same number of calories.



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Final answer:

A balanced diet contains all necessary food constituents in proper proportions to meet nutritional needs for health and well-being.


Explanation:

A balanced diet is one that contains all the food constituents in proper proportion to meet the energy and nutritional requirements of the individual.

The components of a well balanced diet will vary depending on age, sex, physiological needs such as pregnancy and lactation, and nature of physical activity.

While designing the quality and quantity of a balanced diet, the total calories are distributed among 3 classes of food in specific proportions as per recommended dietary guidelines.


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