balanced diet

American  

noun

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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Etymology

Origin of balanced diet

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

"Especially in cities and in places with low knowledge about balanced diets, a price shock can worsen the quality of nutrition such that the consequences are long term and irreversible."

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“But it’s kind of like reading that blueberries are a superfood. You don’t eat only blueberries. You want to eat a healthy balanced diet.”

From Barron's

The most consistent message remains that balanced diets, moderation and overall lifestyle matter far more than any single item on the cheese board.

From Science Daily

"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

A healthy routine, particularly a well balanced diet, can help slow cognitive decline and support healthier aging.

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