Section 1: A Balanced Diet

A balanced diet contains the correct amounts of the following nutrients:

• Carbohydrates
• Fats
• Proteins
• Vitamins
• Minerals
• Fibre
• Water

These nutrients provide the body with raw materials and energy for growth, repair and healthy living.

Click on a nutrient to find out more about it.

You could be asked to interpret tables, charts and graphs showing the proportions of these nutrients in different kinds of food. You may also be asked to interpret information about energy values of foods and to calculate energy values for different meals and activities.