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pid-1192833-dt-content-rid-4574420 /courses/HLTH1063 11411 11681 11786 ONL FA1 Online Nutrition What types of meals might include all of the food groups? What is the "healthful diet principle? Be able to define RDA Be familiar with food labels, how to read them, what the %'s mean, and the requirements for posting specific content on the label. Be familiar with psychological influences that encourage a person to eat. What are some ways that we should eat to achieve good nutritional status? What are the 6 classes of nutrients? Which nutrients provide energy (protein, fat, carbohydrates)? Which nutrients contain calories and which ones do not contain calories (same as above-energy yielding)? What are essential nonessential nutrients? Understand the difference. List the specific characteristics of the following nutrients (6 classes of nutrients are right here): Carbohydrates Protein Lipids Vitamins Minerals Water

Explanation / Answer

Ans 1 :

A balanced diet / meal has all the food groups that are required for the optimum growth of the body.

These include :

Carbohydrates / sugars

proteins

Fats

Fruits and vegatables

Milk and dairy products

So all the five food groups must be present in a meal to make it balanced and nourishing.