balanced nutrition
Well-rounded eating habits
Balanced nutrition is a diet that provides appropriate amounts of essential nutrients—proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals—in proportions that support health.
The concept emphasizes variety and moderation rather than restriction: The school lunch program aims to provide balanced nutrition.
What counts as balanced varies by age, activity level, and individual health needs.
- amino acidsOrganic compounds forming proteins
- essential nutrientsRequired dietary components
- energy levelsGradations of physical vitality
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
plant-based diet · hydration · magnesium · vitamins · folate · food pyramid · omega-3 fatty acids · moderation · portion control · carbohydrates · healthy fats · iodine · Mediterranean diet · digestive health · flexitarianism · proteins · iron · calcium
- diet foodsdiet, low calorie, lo-cal, lite, lean
balanced nutritionmalnutrition
Disease from dietary inadequacy
malnourishment · undernutrition · starvation · nutritional deficiency · nutrient deficiency
balanced nutritioncrash diet
Drastic short-term weight-loss regimen
extreme dieting · starvation diet · disordered eating · yo-yo dieting · detox diet
balanced nutritiondisordered eating
Abnormal food-related behaviors
binge eating · emotional eating · overeating · undereating · anorexia