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A balanced diet must contain carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins, mineral salts and fibre. It must contain these things in the correct proportions.

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1.      Carbohydrates: these provide a source of energy.

2.      Proteins: these provide a source of materials for growth and repair.

3.      Fats: these provide a source of energy and contain fat soluble vitamins.

4.      Vitamins: these are required in very small quantities to keep you healthy.

5.      Mineral Salts: these are required for healthy teeth, bones, muscles etc..

6.      Fibre: this is required to help your intestines function correctly; it is not digested.

7.      Balanced Diets: we must have the above items in the correct proportions.