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What is known as balanced diet?
What is a balanced diet?
Solution
- A balanced diet comprises all of the nutrients that the body requires for growth and upkeep. It contains the appropriate proportions of protein, carbs, fats, vitamins, and minerals.
- Prior to a competition or training session, the goal is to optimise carbohydrate storage in the muscles and liver while also replenishing blood glucose stores.
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