A balanced diet means getting the right types and amounts of food and drink to supply nutrition and energy for supporting normal growth and development, and maintaining the body.
The term "balanced" simply means that a diet meets your nutritional needs while not providing too much or too little of any nutrients. To achieve a balanced diet, you should:
- know how many calories you should consume every day (use our bmi calculator for this
- know the healthy choices from each food group (i.e. whole grain bread instead of processed white)
- provide your body with a steady stream of fuel (don't skip meals)
- eat a variety of food at every meal
- use the Healthy Diet Planner