Explain 'balanced diet'.

Deficiency diseases can be prevented by eating a balanced diet.

Read the following statements about diseases. (i) They are caused by germs (ii) They are caused due to lack of nutrients in our diet. (iii) They can be passed on to another person through contact. (iv) They can be prevented by taking a balanced diet. Which pair of statements best describe a deficiency disease?

A diet that supplies enough calories is a balanced diet.

What is a balanced diet?

Read the statements given below and fill up the blanks with the correct words listed in the box. deep, ductless, nutrients, thyroxine The meal that includes all __________ is a balanced diet.

‘Minerals and vitamins are needed in very small quantities by our body as compared to other components, yet, they are an important part of a balanced diet.’ Explain the statement.