Siddharth eats meals consisting only of polished white rice, refined flour items, and butter. Although he…
Siddharth eats meals consisting only of polished white rice, refined flour items, and butter. Although he gets sufficient daily calories and gains weight, he frequently gets sick and feels weak. Which nutritional principle is missing from his diet?
Eating high-calorie energy-giving foods
Consuming protective nutrients like vitamins and minerals
Increasing the proportion of saturated animal fats
Eating cooked foods at elevated temperatures
Solution
A balanced diet requires protective nutrients (vitamins and minerals) to build immunity and regulate body functions, which carbohydrates and fats alone cannot provide.