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Consider the following statements:
(i) The diet of a pregnant lady should be rich in proteins.
(ii) Individuals who are vegetarian may be lacking fats even after taking balanced diets.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
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Only (i)
💡 Explanation:
(1) Statement (i) is correct. The diet of a pregnant lady should be rich in proteins, because
(i) it helps in the growth of the baby's brain
(ii) it aids in muscle growth and repair
(iii) it produces antioxidants to keep the immune system healthy
(2) Statement (ii) is incorrect. The Individuals who take balanced vegetarian diet may lack amino acids, not fats.
Milk products like cheese, butter, curd, etc. contain large amount of fats.