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A balanced diet

The human body needs to be in good health. Good health
conditions are supported by eating well balanced diets. In this
chapter, you will learn how to identify groups of food which
make a balanced diet. Also, you will plan a balanced diet and

identify its importance in the human body. A balanced diet is
a meal that contains all food groups.

Groups of food

We eat food based on the nutrients required in the body.
These nutrients are required in the right proportion depending
on the needs of the body. The right quantities and proportions
of nutrients needed make a balanced diet. A balanced diet

includes carbohydrates, proteins, fats and oils, vitamins,
minerals and water.

Groups of food and their importance

Foods rich in carbohydrates

Examples of foods rich in
carbohydrates include maize,
rice, sorghum, cassava,

potatoes, bread and

bananas.

Carbohydrate foods give

energy to our bodies.

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