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Key concepts & definitions: malnutrition, balanced diet, deficiency disease, Kwashiorkor, Marasmus, Rickets, and Beriberi.

Nutrition and Health: definition and features of a balanced diet.

Importance of a balanced diet: energy, growth, development, health, and disease prevention.

Fruits and vegetables: vitamins, minerals, fibre, digestion, and disease protection.

Functions of nutrients: carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, fibre, and water.

Balanced-diet examples: sour...