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1) Not overeating, even of healthy foods.
2) Getting a healthy combination of the food-groups.
3) Not adding junk foods (except in small or occasional amounts) to your diet.
A balanced diet consists of a healthy combination of foods in all the food groups. These include vegetables, fruits, grains, dairy, proteins and oils. Junk foods and sweetened drinks are best avoided.
Vegetables:
Get plenty of these; preferably unsalted and not fried. Try to vary the types of vegetables you eat.
Fruits:
Like vegetables, these contain healthy vitamins and antioxidants. They also have fructose, so don't overdo it.
Grains:
Get plenty of these. Whole grain products such as whole wheat breads, brown rice and oatmeal are the healthy types.
Dairy:
The calcium in milk is an essential part of a balanced diet. Dairy products including cheese and yogurt also count towards your dairy needs.
Proteins:
This group includes meat (preferably lean), beans, fish, nuts and seeds. Try to eat a combination of each of these foods throughout the week.
Oils:
Oils play an important role in the food pyramid because unsaturated (healthy) fat conveys certain vitamins (such as A, D, E, and K) which don't dissolve in water. Healthy foods that count towards your oil goal include nuts, seeds, salmon, sardines and avocados. Olive oil is very healthy. Saturated and trans fats should be avoided.
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Factors to consider in planning a balanced diet?
yo wats up!! ... there are 3 types of factors...physiological factors, economic factors, social factors....
What is a mans perfect diet?
There is no such thing. It depends on many factors. A balanced diet is where to start.
It is correct to say balanced diet or balance diet?
Balanced diet
What factors must be considered in planning a balanced diet of pre sohool child?
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When can you that you are eating a balanced diet?
When you can that you are eating a balanced diet.
Does balanced meal and balanced diet the same?
not necessarily, all meals don't have to be balanced for the total diet to be balanced.
Describe the risk factors that may lead to malnutrition?
Lack of proper hygiene and a balanced diet are the risk factors that may lead to malnutrition.
What are the disadvantages of a balanced diet?
when a person follows a wrong balanced diet. For example a diabetic following a normal person's balanced diet
Who must have a balanced diet?
Everyone must eat a balanced diet. No exceptions.
What factors may prevent people from choosing a balanced diet?
Their personal taste may not align with what's healthy to eat.
How do you find the ideal weight for yourself?
Health should be your goal, not wieght. When you are eating a well balanced diet and excersizing regularly you will be at your ideal weight. A well balanced diet does not include diet foods, diet foods are not well balanced as far as nutrition goes.
Why do you need a balanced diet?
we need balanced diet because to keep the energy in right amount so that our body can perform vital functions.
