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A balanced diet means getting the right types and amounts of foods and drinks to supply nutrition and energy for maintaining body cells, tissues, and organs, and for supporting normal growth and development.
Well-balanced diet
A well-balanced diet provides enough energy and nutrition for optimal growth and development.
Review Date: 02/27/2008
Reviewed By: Patrika Tsai, MD, MPH, Assistant Clinical Professor, Pediatric GI,
Hepatology and Nutrition, University of California, San Francisco,
San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M.,
Inc.
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