Balanced Nutrition

Description

Balanced diet is the one which contains different types of foods in such quantities and proportions so that the 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.

A balanced diet :

a) meets nutritional requirements

b) provides phytochemicals

c) prevents degenrative diseases and improves longevity

d) improves immunity and helps in coping up stress

Thus a balanced diet enhances quality of life

A balanced diet should provide around 60-70% calories from carbohydrates, 10-12% calories from protein and 20-25% calories from fat.