Quick Orientation
Section
Definition
- Objective
- Understand the core idea
- Keywords
- Balanced diet
Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA)
- Objective
- Learn the main facts and relationships
- Keywords
- Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA)
Determinants of Balanced Diet Composition
- Objective
- See how the components fit together
- Keywords
- Determinants of Balanced Diet Composition
Indian Balanced Diet (ICMR)
- Objective
- Learn the main facts and relationships
- Keywords
- Indian Balanced Diet (ICMR)
Clinical Correlation
- Objective
- Connect the mechanism to clinical findings
- Keywords
- Clinical Correlation
Definition
Balanced diet (prudent diet): contains carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals in proportion to meet body requirements, with a slight excess over minimum to withstand short periods of leanness.