dietary balance
Proper food proportions
Dietary balance is the practice of eating a variety of foods in proportions that provide adequate nutrients without excess.
A balanced diet typically includes proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals in amounts appropriate for one's health needs: Her doctor recommended focusing on dietary balance rather than restrictive dieting.
The concept emphasizes moderation and variety over elimination.
- nutritionBodily use of food
- moderationAvoidance of excess
- portionsDivided amounts allocated
- portion controlLimiting serving sizes
- wholesomeConducive to well-being
vitamins · minerals · variety · calories · calorie counting · daily intake · macros · greens · lean protein · protein · fiber · wellness · nourishment · meal planning · food pyramid · food groups · healthy eating · equilibrium
dietary balanceovereating
Consuming beyond bodily needs
undereating · malnutrition · dietary deficiency · nutritional deficiency · bingeing
dietary balancedisordered eating
Abnormal food-related behaviors
eating disorder · binge eating · anorexia · bulimia · bingeing
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