Balanced diet: Foods for toddler growth and development

Health is a state of physical and mental well being which means that the  body and mind must be completely fit for a person to be considered healthy. Proper diet, rest and exercise are essential for staying healthy.

Our diet must include adequate amounts of different components of food , along with roughage and water which is required for the healthy functioning of our body. All this together is called a balanced diet.

The following are the 5 essential groups in a balanced diet :

1. Carbohydrates
2. Proteins
3. Fats
4. Micronutrients (vitamins and minerals)
5. Fibre (roughage) and Water.