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Nutrition

Balanced diet

A meal pattern that gives the body the right mix of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals in the right amounts.

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A typical Indian thali with dal, roti, rice, vegetable sabzi, and curd is often used as an example of a naturally balanced meal.

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