Justify the importance of eating balanced diet with the help of two reasons.

Question

a) Justify the importance of eating balanced diet with the help of two reasons. 

b) Today’s lunch menu is Arhar dal and Rice. Which two food groups are missing in this menu? Why is it important to include these in the meal?

Answer 1

Two reasons for eating balanced diet are-

1. Help to maintain body weight 

2. Provides provision of nutrients to withstand lean period. 

Two food groups missing with its importance-

1. Milk /meat/egg and its productIt provides protein

2.Vegetables and fruitsThey provide vitamins , minerals and fibre