This document discusses the six major nutrients needed for a balanced diet: proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and fibres. It provides brief descriptions of each nutrient, noting that proteins are important for growth, carbohydrates provide long-term energy, fats are an energy-giving nutrient, vitamins help fight diseases and strengthen bones, minerals are best obtained from foods, and fibres aid digestion and regulate nutrient absorption. The document emphasizes the importance of balance in one's diet to maintain a healthy mind and body.