Module one: Photosynthesis Until two: Diet Diet is the variety of foods that a person consumes each day. When the diet contains foods with adequate amounts of the five nutrients and water and the quantities are sufficient to supply our energy needs, we say that it is a balanced diet. Thus a balanced diet has the right kind of foods provided in the right amounts. A balanced diet has the right kind of foods provided in the right amounts. The right kind of food may be chosen from the six food 1. Staples 2. Food from animals 3. Legumes 4. Vegetables- dark green leafy vegetables 5.fruits 6. Fats and Substitutes