BALANCE DIET Balanced Diet :- A complete food, a diet contains adequate amounts of all the necessary Nutrients required for proper growth & maintenance of body. Nutrients :- The energy food in our diet consists of various types of essential chemicals for our body termed as nutrients :- e.g. Protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins & minerals. Nutrition :- It is the process of obtaining & consuming food or breaking down food & substances taken in by the mouth to use for energy in the body. Carbohydrates Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates play important roles within our body. They are the primary energy source that our brain and muscles use. Approximately 55-60% of our calories should come from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are energy foods and provide 4 calories per gram Protein: Protein is used by our body helps us develop and grow properly. Protein makes up our muscles, organs, skin and hair. Protein is used for building, maintaining and repairing body cells and organs. The