Balanced diet :- Balanced diet is that which is consisted of various constituents of food in accurate and appropriate quantity and quality according to the requirement of individual.
Functions of Balanced diet :-
(i) Sufficient energy is given by balanced diet.
(ii) it helps individual to grow and develop to optimum level.
(iii) Proper functioning of organs is done by balanced diet.
(iv) It helps to repair or replace the worn out tissue.
(v) Balanced diet improves the defence of body.
(vi) It helps to improve the overall health status.
(vii) Balanced diet improves metabolism.
(viii) it prevents deficiency diseases and maintain body weight thus overall efficiency of individual improves.