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Definition of Balanced Diet
Provides right foods in right quantities in order to ensure the efficient functioning of the body
Why does the body need nutrients?
- Source of Energy - For Growth - Repair and replacement of tissues - Regulation of body processes
Key Food Groups
-Fruit and Vegetables -Lean Meat, Fish, Poultry, Eggs -Nuts and Legumes -Cereals - Bread, Rice, Pasta, Noodles -Dairy
Bread and Cereals daily intake?
3 servings
As Teenagers how much dairy should be eating/drinking?
600mL per day
Fruit and Vegetables daily intake?
At least 4 servings
Meat and other Body Builders Daily intake?
At least one serving of meat, fish, eggs, soya beans