Diet & Food
A Healthy and Balanced Diet
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First published: 11.Oct.2018
A Balanced Diet: the key to healthy eating
Learn about Healthy Eating, simple ways to plan, cook, enjoy, and stick to a healthy diet
Eating a wide variety of healthy foods helps to protect you against chronic disease and maintain good health.
A well-balanced diet includes a wide variety of nutritious foods, that cover your daily nutrients requirements: protein, carbohydrates, fats, and also vitamins and minerals.
Follow the links below to learn simple ways to plan a healthy diet and prepare balanced meals with a variety of foods from each of the basic "food groups".
We also provide information on different types of weight-loss diets, their pros and cons, and the science behind their claims.
References and Further Reading
(1) NHS. Eating a balanced diet. National Health Service, 29 July 2022. Accessed. 11 Nov 2024
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Diet & Food, A. Whittall
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