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

Previous research suggests that healthy habits, including consistent physical activity, lowered stress levels, and a balanced diet, may help improve NK cell levels and performance.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 15, 2025

The Food and Drink Federation says UPFs can form part of a balanced diet, like frozen peas and wholemeal bread.

From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2025

Overall, the worms exposed to a balanced diet were more active and healthier in old age.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2025

The authorities liked to say that we received a balanced diet; it was indeed balanced — between the unpalatable and the inedible.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela