Multiple choice

A balanced diet is

  1. nutritionally inadequate

  2. nutritionally adequate

  3. rich in proteins

  4. rich in fats so as to produce adequate energy

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A balanced diet provides all essential nutrients in proper proportions. Option B correctly states this fundamental characteristic. A diet rich only in proteins (C) or fats (D) would be unbalanced, while inadequate (A) contradicts the definition of balanced.