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Nutritional requirements for a balanced diet.

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Nutritional Components

A balanced diet includes carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fibre, and water. Each component plays a vital role in maintaining health.

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    Explain the significance of proteins in the diet.

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Vitamins in the Diet

Vitamins are organic compounds that are essential for normal growth and nutrition. They are required in small quantities in the diet because they cannot be synthesized by the body.

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    Identify two vitamins that are important for bone health.

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