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3. Nutrition

A balanced diet comprises of carbohydrates, fats, minerals, vitamins,
proteins, etc. A complete balanced diet increases physical, mental and intellectual
capacity of an individual. If a person does not eat balanced diet, then he/she
suffer from many deficiencies. So, to get quality life sound health is required with
nutritious diet.

4. Employment
Employment is the regular income generating activity which is earned
by doing prescribed work in an institution or office. The family having earning
member lives happily because their basic requirement is fulfilled very easily.
Therefore, employment can give quality life.

5. Family Size
A small family size is boon to a family. The basic needs and necessities can
easily be fulfilled as well as luxurious life can be affordable to the small sized
family. With little income also basic requirements can be fulfilled. When the family
size is small, it makes the family members aware of the roles and responsibilities,
they develop understanding and cooperation.

6. Reproductive and Sex Education

Reproductive Health and Sex Education is very important to know
about reproduction, security, sanitation, nutritious diet, birth spacing, various
reproductive infections and sexually transmitted diseases. It helps people to live
a happy and prosperous life and improves the living standard of the people.

Discuss with your friends and make a list of measures to maintain
Activity quality life.

Key Words

cosy : comfortable
aspirations : hopes

deficiencies : lack of certain things
prosperous : rich

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