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Balanced Diet
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A balanced diet
consists of all seven food classes (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, mineral salts, fibre and water) in the correct proportion and balanced quantity.
Energy value
Total amount of energy released when one gram of food is oxidised completely.
Heat energy unit
Calorie or kilojoule per gram (kJ g-1)
Energy value of food (kJ g-1)
Temperature
Factor that deteriorate vitamin C content in fruits and vegetables
Pinggan Sihat Malaysia
Recommendation of daily nutrient requirements
Food that is rich in saturated fats
Can cause health problems such as obesity and cardiovascular diseases
The cause of obesity
caused by the storage of excess fats as a result of imbalanced food intake and use of energy.
Effects of obesity
May cause diabetes mellitus and hypertension
Nutritionists
Specialists in the field of nutrition who advise specific individuals on suitable diets
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