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

About 60% of pupils at the inner-city school receive free school meals, and Ahmed said they were already providing a healthy, balanced diet.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 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

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

From Science Daily ● Jan. 27, 2026

Their children were entitled to a proper education and a balanced diet.

From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell