Diet and Food
A Healthy and Balanced Diet
First published: 11.Oct.2018
A Balanced Diet: the key to healthy eating
Learn about Healthy Eating, simple ways to plan, 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.

www.ck12.org
On Diets, Weight Loss and Recipes
Each of the following webpages has links to many resources covering nutrition, dieting, preparing and cooking healthy foods, balanced diets, and more! Enjoy.

Weight Loss
Diets that help you lose weight and keep it off. A balanced food intake with reduced calories plus regular exercise can help you reach your goal of healthy body weight. See all the diets, their benefits and risks, and how to start one and stick to it.

Healthy Eating
A balanced diet with healthy foods is the key to avoiding chronic diseases and keeping fit and healthy. Learn all about the nutrients in food, and the keys to a healthy diet.
About this Article
Diet and Food, A. Whittall
©2018 Fit-and-Well.com, 11.Oct.2018. Updated. 15.Dec.2020. https://www.fit-and-well.com/diet-food/diet-and-food.html
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