A balanced diet consists of various food types that provide essential nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals necessary for growth, energy, and health. It is particularly important for children to consume adequate amounts of protein and vitamins to support their development and immune function. Key sources of nutrients include fruits, vegetables, dairy, and lean meats, which contribute to overall well-being and bodily functions.

1. Balanced Diet

2. What do I know ?
• I must eat all kinds of food to be strong and
healthy .
• The body needs energy to work . Food items rich
in carbohydrates and fats provide energy to the
body .
• Proteins present in certain food items help my
body to grow and repair damaged parts .
• Water is important for the body .

3. Nutrients
• The food that we eat every day makes up our
diet .
• All these foods have nutrients present in them
.
• Nutrients are useful substances present in our
food which our body needs .
• There are many types of nutrients .

4. Types of nutrients
• The types of nutrients are :
 carbohydrates
 fats
 proteins
 vitamins
 minerals

5. What is a balanced diet ?
• A daily diet should provide all the nutrients in
the right amount . Such a diet is called a
balanced diet .
• A balanced diet helps you to grow , function
properly and remain healthy .
Carbohydrates and fats
Sweets
VegetablesFruits
Protein

6. Carbohydrates and fats
• Carbohydrates and fats provide energy which is
used for all the functions of the body .
• The more physically active you are the more
energy you need .
• All healthy children are physically active and
hence need energy-rich food .

7. Proteins
• Till the age of 18 or 20 you’re body grows and
you will need many protein-filled foods .
• Proteins help your body to grow and also in
healing injured parts .

8. Vitamins and minerals
• A balanced diet should have a good supply of
vitamins and minerals .
• They help your body to fight diseases and
remain healthy .
• They also help the body to perform all the
functions and properly and grow well .

9. Vitamins

10. Vitamin A
• Vitamin A is needed for growth and repair of
bones , teeth and skin .
• It also helps in proper functioning of the eyes .
• A few foods that are rich in vitamin A are :
 fish
 carrot
 capsicum
 mango
 pumpkin

11. Vitamin C
• Vitamin C helps in formation of blood , healing
of wounds and keeps the gums healthy .
• A few foods which are rich in vitamin C are :
 orange
 lemon
 tomatoes

12. Vitamin D
• Vitamin D is needed for the proper growth of
bones .
• This vitamin is also made in the body with
the help of sunlight .
• Milk and milk products contain vitamin D .

13. Minerals

14. Calcium
• Calcium is the most plentiful mineral in the
body .
• Milk and milk products as cheese and
buttermilk are rich in calcium .
• Fish , dry beans , wheat and nuts are good
sources of calcium .

15. Calcium
• Calcium helps your body in building strong
bones , teeth and muscles .
• It is a body-building mineral .
• It is also needed in the formation of blood .

16. Iron
• Iron is part of your blood .
• It is needed by your body to make food .
• Food items like fish , liver , apples , beans ,
walnuts , cashew nuts , groundnuts , eggs and
green-leafy vegetables such as spinach are rich
in iron .

17. Fibre
• Fibre should form an important part of your
diet because it helps to carry waste material
out of the body .
• All kind of fruits , vegetables and seeds have
fibre in them .