Balanced Diet For Weight Loss Posted: 05-26-05 04:41am
Intake of appropriate types and adequate
amounts of foods and drinks to supply
nutrition and energy for maintenance of
body cells, tissues, and organs, and to
support normal growth and development.
A well-balanced diet acts to provide
sources of energy and nutrition for
optimal growth and development.
Food sources
milk group (milk and milk products)
milk, cheese, yogurt
meat group (meat and meat substitutes)
meat: chicken, fish, beef, pork, lamb
legumes: beans and peas
nuts and seeds
fruit and vegetable group
fruits
vegetables
grain group (breads and cereals)
whole grain breads
enriched breads
rice
pasta
side effects
an unbalanced diet can cause problems with
maintenance of body tissues, growth and
development, brain and nervous system
function, as well as problems with bone
and muscle systems.
There are several guidelines available to
help a person plan their balanced diet.
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