Understanding Balanced Diets

The video discusses a boy's diet consisting of various food items and questions its balance. Despite consuming carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and proteins, the boy suffers from a stomachache. A doctor diagnoses him and highlights the importance of water and roughage, which are essential nutrients without nutritive value but necessary for health.

What food items are included in the boy's diet?

• Rice, chicken, fish, fruits, and nuts

• Bread, butter, jam, and cheese

• Potatoes, oil, ghee, pulses, green vegetables, milk, and eggs

• Pasta, tomatoes, lettuce, and beef

What health issue does the boy experience after following his diet?

• Headache

• Cough

• Fever

• Stomachache

What did the doctor ask about the boy's meal?

• If it included dairy products

• If it included grains, carrots, or cabbage

• If it included meat and fish

• If it included fruits and nuts

Which two essential nutrients are mentioned as having no nutritive value?

• Carbohydrates and fats

• Vitamins and minerals

• Proteins and fibers

• Roughage and water

Why are roughage and water important in a diet?

• They build muscles

• They help in digestion and hydration

• They increase fat content

• They provide energy