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A balance diet is made up of all the basic food groups so that the three meals (and snacks) can provide sufficient nutrients needed by the growing and active body. The quantity of food is considered in nmintaining the weight of a student. According to Department of Health (DOI-I), there are six (6) essential nutrients that the body needs to function properly. Nutrients are compounds in foods essential to life and health, providing us with energy, the building blocks for repair and growth and substances necessary to regulate chemical processes. The six major nutrients are carbohydrates (CHO), lipids (fats), proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water. The primary sources of each nutrient are as follows: l. Protein: meat, dairy, legumes, nuts, seafood and eggs 2. Carbohydrates: pasta, rice, cereals, breads, potatoes, milk, fruit, sugar 3. Lipids (most commonly called fats): oils, butter, margarine, nuts, seeds, avocados and olives, meat and seafood 4. Vitamins: common vitamins include the water soluble B group vitamins and vitamin C and the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. a. Fruits and vegetables are generally good sources Of Vitamin C and A and folic acid (a B group vitamin). b. Grains and cereals are generally good sources of the B group vitamins and fiber. c. Full-fat dairy and egg yolks are generally sources Of the fat soluble vitamins A, D and E. 32 it r.