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Explain the concept of a balanced diet.

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CambridgeIGCSECombined ScienceHuman nutrition

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Explain the concept of a balanced diet.
Identify the main dietary sources and explain the significance of: (a) carbohydrates (b) fats and oils (c) proteins (d) vitamins, specifically C and D (e) mineral ions, specifically calcium and iron (f) fibre (roughage) (g) water.

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