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Why Eat a Balanced Diet?

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Fish in diet
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Food guide pyramid
Healthy diet
Healthy diet
Definition

A balanced diet refers to intake of appropriate types and adequate amounts of foods and drinks to supply nutrition and energy for the maintenance of body cells, tissues, and organs, and to support normal growth and development.


Alternative Names

Well-balanced diet


Function

A well-balanced diet acts to provide sources of energy and nutrition for optimal growth and development.



Review Date: 03/08/2006
Reviewed By: Caroline M. Apovian, M.D., F.A.C.N., Associate Professor of Mediicne, Boston University School of Medicine and Director, Nutrition & Weight Management Center, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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