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Why should our food contain cereals, pulses, fruits and vegetables?

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Cereals, pulses, fruits and vegetables should be included in our food because :
(i) Cereals provide carbohydrates for energy requirements.
(ii) Pulses give proteins, required for body-building.
(iii) Fruits and vegetables provide various vitamins and minerals, required for good health and helps in preventing various diseases.
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