Eating A Balanced Diet While Depressed
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.
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Well-balanced diet
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A well-balanced diet provides enough energy and nutrition for optimal growth and development.
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Balanced diet
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