This document discusses the essential components of a balanced diet, including carbohydrates, proteins, fat, vitamins, and minerals. Carbohydrates provide the main source of energy and can be found in foods like milk, meat, cereals and pulses. Proteins are important for building and repairing tissues and are found in foods like milk, eggs, meat, pulses and nuts. Fats support organs like the heart and kidney and provide insulation; sources include ghee, butter, nuts and oils. Vitamins and minerals are also necessary in small amounts and can be found in foods across food groups. Maintaining a balanced intake of these key nutrients through a varied diet is important for health.

1. GOOD MORNING

2. BALANCED DIET
&
HEALTH

3. FOOD
CARBOHYDRATES
PROTEINS FAT
VITAMINS &
MINERALS

4. CARBOHYDRATES
It is the main source of Energy.
ANIMAL SOURCES- MILK, MEAT, FISH and FOWL.
VEGETABLE SOURCES- PULSES, CEREALS, BEANS, NUTS, etc.

5. FAT
• Supports viscera's like – heart, kidney, intestine.
• Fat beneath skin provides insulation against cold.
SOURCES :
Ghee , Butter, Milk, Cheese, Eggs, Meat etc.
Ground nut , Mustard, Coconut. Cereals, Pulses, Nuts.

6. PROTEINS
• Body building.
• Repair and maintenance of tissues
SOURCES:
Ghee, Butter, Milk, Cheese, Eggs, Meat etc.
Ground nut, Mustard, Coconut.
Cereals, Pulses, Nuts, Vegetables

7. VITAMINS
Required in very
small quantities
by body.
FAT SOLUBLE :
1. Vitamin A
2. Vitamin D
3. Vitamin E
4. Vitamin K
WATER SOLUBLE :
1. Vitamin B
Complex
2. Vitamin C

9. MINERALS
1. MAJOR MINERALS: includes calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium and magnesium
2. TRACE ELEMENTS: includes iron, iodine, fluorine, zinc, copper cobalt, chromium,
manganese, molybdenum, selenium, nickel, tin, silicon and vanadium

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