A balanced diet must contain carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals and fibre in the required amounts*. Each of these nutrients has a vital role in the all round growth and development of children. It is important for all nutrients to be present in the required amount in a balanced diet and the lack of one or more nutrients in the diet can lead to nutrition gaps Nutrient list with functions 1. Carbohydrates: these provide a source of energy. In a child’s active life, carbohydrates are a vital source of energy to keep them active. 2. Proteins: these are required for growth and repair. In years of fast growth, children need proteins in adequate amounts for all-round growth 3. Fats: these provide a supplementary source of energy and are required for absorption of fat soluble vitamins 4. Vitamins: these are organic substances required in very small quantities to keep your child healthy. 5. Minerals: these are required for healthy teeth, bones and muscles. And hence are required for a child because significant development of teeth, bones and muscles happens by 10 years of age 6. Fibre: this is required to help digestion by helping intestines function correctly. Fibre is not digestible and helps in bowel movement. A balanced diet is the presence of all of these nutrients in the right proportions *
Posted on: Wed, 05 Jun 2013 05:48:16 +0000
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