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

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Etymology

Origin of balanced diet

First recorded in 1935–40

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Example Sentences

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balanced diet

My sport-obsessed son, who already eats a healthy balanced diet, asks me about protein powder on a regular basis.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

"Eating a healthy, balanced diet is one of the best ways to support your brain health and it's never too late to make positive changes."

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

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

So, Doctor, how many servings of Oreo products are necessary for a balanced diet?

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli

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