The document defines a balanced diet as one that meets all nutritional requirements through a variety of foods in proper proportions. A balanced diet provides calories from carbohydrates, proteins and fats. It should include cereals, pulses, fruits, vegetables and milk. Consuming a balanced diet leads to overall health, fitness and reduced risk of diseases.

2.  It is defined as the state of complete
physical,mental and social well being
and not merely the absence of
disease and infirmity

3.  The average daily dietary nutrient intake
level sufficient to meet the nutrient
requirement of nearly all healthy individuals
in a particular life stage and gender group.

4.  Balanced diet is one which contains different
types of foods in such quantities and
proportion so that need for
calories,proteins,minerals,vitamins and other
nutrients is adequately met and a small
provision is made for extra nutrients to
withstand short duration of leanness

5.  Meets Nutritional Requirements.
 Provides Phytochemicals(Plant derived
chemicals).
 Improves Immunity.
 Develpos optimum cognitive(Brain) Ability.
 Helps to cope up stress.

8.  A balanced diet should provide 60-70 percent of calories from
carbohydrate, 10-20 percent from protein and 20-25 percent from fat.
 Calorie allowance can be + 50, while for all other nutrients minimum RDA
must be met.
 Energy from cereals should not be more than 75 percent.
 Include two cereals in one meal eg:- rice and wheat.
 To improve protein quality the ratio of cereal protein to pulse protein
should be 4:1.
 Two to three serving of pulses should be taken a day.
 Include atleast one medium size fruit. The fruit can be given raw without
much cooking.
 Five servings of fruits and vegetables should be included in a day
 The diet should include minimum 100ml milk per day.
 Foods rich in fibre should be included.
 One third of the nutritional requirements, at least calorie and protein
should be met by lunch or dinner.

10.  Recommended Dietary Allowance
 Food List
 Making Menu

11.  Makes a person fit
 Balances weight.
 Prevents Vitamins and Mineral Deficiency.
 Reduces BP,Heart Diseases,Blood
Sugar,Cholestrol and Obesity.
 Helps Immune system and Brain function.