It is a diet which includes a variety of different foods and is most likely to provide all the essential nutrients.
Why is Balanced Diet Important?
A balanced diet is important to maintain health and a sensible body weight.No single food will provide all he
essential nutrients that the body needs to be healthy and function efficiently.
General Guidelines about Balanced Diet:
- Eat at least three meals each day
- Do not skip breakfast
- Eat items from each of the four Food Groups at every meal
- Follow a balanced diet that is low in saturated and trans fats,cholesterol,added sugers,salt
- Two cups of fruit and 2 and 1/2 (half) cups of vegetables per day are recommended for persons following an average 2,000-calorie per day diet.
- Balance your calorie intake with exercise.slowly decrease your caloric intake while increasing exercise to prevent gradual weight gain over time.
- Exercise regularly and reduce sedentary activities.
- Three or more ounce-equivalents of whole-grain products are recommended per day.
- One two cups per day of low-fat milk or milk products should be included.
- Trans fatty acids like margarine,fried food should be avoided.
- Cholesteril intake should be less than 300mg/day
- Total fat intake should not exceed 20 to 35% of calories.Choose "good"fats such as fish,nuts,and vegetable oils containing polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids.Lean,low-fat,meats,poultry,dry beans, and milk or milk products are preferable.
- Stay away from added sugars and sweeteners.
- Consume less than one teaspoon of salt daily, and limit the amount of salt added in food preparation
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