What does a balanced diet mean?

Answer 1

A balanced diet is one that includes all the essential nutrients for good health in appropriate amounts.

For example, you should not eat too many sweets, candy, cakes, cereals, pasta, Pizza, etc. You need to have proteins and beneficial fats and oils. Proteins and beneficial fats and oils are essential for health and to sustain life. You also need vegetables and fruits (preferably fresh rather than frozen or canned).

In addition, a balanced diet includes drinking plenty of fresh water. If you wish to be healthy and keep yourself hydrated, experts recommend that you drink at least eight glasses per day. Eight glasses per day may seem like a lot. Some people do it; other people do not even get close.

If you are concerned that you may not have a balanced diet, you may wish to do more research here on Answers/WikiAnswers.com, and/or visit your doctor or medical adviser.