Balanced diet
Balanced diet is the diet that gives our body nutrients. We have classes of food which are:carbohydrates,protein,fats and oils,mineral salt Carbohydrates are food that gives energy to the body. Eg.rice,Yam,bread,garri,potatoes. Importance of carbohydrates are: Carbohydrates help to walk,read,think,study and do other physical activity Brain needs glucose to function well and glucose is a carbohydrate. It also helps in digestion of food PROTEIN Protein are food that gives nutrients to the body. Eg. Beans,meat,fish,egg,milk. Importance of protein are: It helps in growth and development It also builds and repair tissue. It helps in healing wounds FATS AND OILS Fats and oils are nutrients for body to function well. Eg.palm oil,vegetable oil,butter, Avocado,nut. Importance of fats and oils are: It provides more energy than carbohydrates and protein They make the body warm They help to maintain smooth skin and healthy hair ...