Balance Diet and its Components

A diet that contains different kinds of food in a proper quantity to fulfill the needs of the body is called a balanced diet.

In order to fulfill the needs of the body, it is necessary to take proper quantity of food from different food groups. The food is divided into four (04) groups:

1. Dairy group: including milk and things made of milk such as yogurt, butter and cheese etc.
2. Fruit and vegetable group: Including fruits like apple, banana, grapes, mango, orange, papaya etc. and vegetables like cabbage, carrot, lady finger, radish, potatoes etc.
3. Grain group: including wheat, rice, barley, pearl millet, pulses and maize etc.
4. Protein group: including eggs, beef, mutton, chicken and fish etc.

Immune (defense) system can be strengthen by maintaining a balanced diet. It helps to stay healthy and energetic. The need of food components for each person may vary.