balanced diet

American  

noun

• balanced diets
  plural

1. a diet consisting of the proper quantities and proportions of foods needed to maintain health or growth.

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balanced diet Cultural  

1. A diet that contains the proper proportions of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water necessary to maintain good health.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• balanced diets
  plural

Etymology

Origin of balanced diet

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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balanced diet

Experts, however, advise moderation — saying that regular old water and a balanced diet generally suffice against a backdrop of wellness shortcuts and health hacks.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026

"Staying healthy throughout life remains the most powerful tool we have for reducing Alzheimer's risk, including regular exercise, quality sleep and a balanced diet," said Yassine.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 29, 2026

The BHF and the British Nutrition Foundation say the best way to support your heart health is to follow established advice to eat a balanced diet containing a wide variety of fruit and vegetables.

From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026

"Traditional knowledge recognized their value, and today's research continues to explore how the unique composition of wild blueberries may support health when eaten as part of an overall balanced diet."

From Science Daily ● Jan. 27, 2026

He said fasting messed up his carefully balanced diet of simply grilled chicken breasts and staring at his abs in the mirror.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi