4. Tick (√) the statements that are correct.
(a) By eating rice alone, we can fulfill nutritional requirement of our body. ( )
(b) Deficiency diseases can be prevented by eating a balanced diet. ( )
(c) Balanced diet for the body should contain a variety of food items. ( )
(d) Meat alone is sufficient to provide all nutrients to the body. ( )
(a). ()
(b). (√) This statement is correct since a balanced diet has all the nutrients required by our body in adequate amounts thus preventing any type of deficiency disease.
(c). (√) This statement is correct since no single food item contains all the nutrients required by our body and therefore variety is essential for a balanced diet.
(d). ()