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Vegetables and fruits like spinach
and apples contain iron which Vitamins and minerals are called
help our blood to carry oxygen. protective food.
W
Wateraterater
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Almost three-fourth of our body is made up of water.
We lose a lot of water in the form of sweat or through
urine from our body. If the amount of water in our body

becomes less, we feel thirsty. Water helps our body to
work well and maintains our body temperature. We

must drink at least 8–10 glasses of water everyday.

Roughage or FibreRoughage or FibreRoughage or Fibre

± Roughage is the fibre
present in the food we eat.

± It helps our body to get rid

of wastes.
Guava Apple
± For example : Apple,
Pear Cabbage
guava, pear etc. contain a
lot of fibre. Carrot

BALANCED DIET

A diet that contains the right amount of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, mineral

salts, vitamins, roughage and water is called a balanced diet .
To stay healthy and to grow well, it is essential to have a balanced diet. Milk is a

complete balanced diet.

Select Less SUGAR Fats, Oils, Sugar and Salt

(Use in small amounts)

Meat and Alternatives
(2–3 servings per day)
Select More Fruits/Vegetables Food Groups

(2 servings each per day)

Rice and Alternatives
(5–7 servings per day)