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A Healthy Diet

• contains the right balance of the different foods you need and the right amount of energy.
• Carbohydrates, fats and proteins are used by the body to release energy and to build cells.
• Mineral ions and vitamins are needed in small amounts for healthy functioning of the body.
• A person is malnourished if their diet is not balanced.
• This may lead to a person being overweight or underweight.
• An unbalanced diet may also lead to…