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Dietary Fibres, Water & The Balanced Diet

Understand the non-nutrient essentials (fibre, water) and how all components combine into a balanced diet, contrasting with junk food.

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The Unsung Heroes: Fibre and Water

Explain the role of roughage and water in digestion.

While carbohydrates and proteins get all the attention, our bodies also rely heavily on non-nutrient components like dietary fibres and water to function properly.

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True or False: Roughage

Test the specific functional nuance of roughage.

Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of roughage in our diet?

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What is a Balanced Diet?

Define balanced diet and contrast with junk food.

Are nutritional requirements the same for everyone? A balanced diet is one that contains all essential nutrients, roughage, and water in the right amounts for the proper growth and development of the body.

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Nutrition Pioneer

Highlight scientist Coluthur Gopalan.

🎯 Key Takeaway: Nutrition Pioneer
Coluthur Gopalan (1918–2019) initiated crucial nutrition research in India by analyzing the nutritional value of over 500 Indian foods. His widespread surveys on the population's nutritional status led to the implementation of the Mid Day Meal Programme (now PM POSHAN), ensuring children in government schools receive balanced, healthy food.
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Balanced vs. Junk

Fill in the blanks about diet choices.

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A diet that has all essential nutrients, roughage, and water in the right amount for proper growth and development of the body is known as adiet. It is important to meet these nutritional requirements, which vary according to age, gender, and physical activity. On the other hand, some foods have high calories due to high sugar and fat content but contain very low amounts of vitamins, minerals, and dietary fibres. These items, such as potato wafers and carbonated drinks, are calledfoods. Consuming these foods frequently is not good for our body or overall health. Eating them too often can make a person, leading to several health problems. Therefore, we should take care of our body to stay healthy by avoiding these unhealthy items.