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Digestive Systems
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Digestive Systems

Balanced human diet

Balanced human diet

For humans, fruits and vegetables are important in maintaining a balanced diet. Both of these are an important source of vitamins and minerals, as well as carbohydrates, which are broken down through digestion for energy.

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