balanced diet

American  

noun

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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Etymology

Origin of balanced diet

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

Experts continue to stress the importance of a balanced diet, regular physical activity, avoiding tobacco, getting enough sleep, and maintaining a healthy weight.

From Science Daily

“Healthy skin is also a result of healthy and balanced diets.”

From Los Angeles Times

"Especially in cities and in places with low knowledge about balanced diets, a price shock can worsen the quality of nutrition such that the consequences are long term and irreversible."

From Science Daily

“But it’s kind of like reading that blueberries are a superfood. You don’t eat only blueberries. You want to eat a healthy balanced diet.”

From Barron's

The most consistent message remains that balanced diets, moderation and overall lifestyle matter far more than any single item on the cheese board.

From Science Daily