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Balanced Diet
Alternate Names : Well-Balanced Diet
DefinitionA balanced diet refers to intake of appropriate types and adequate amounts of foods and drinks to supply nutrition and energy for the maintenance of body cells, tissues, and organs, and to support normal growth and development.
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Overview & Functions
A well-balanced diet acts to provide sources of energy and nutrition for optimal growth and development.
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• Definition
• Balanced Diet: Overview & Functions
• Balanced Diet: Food Sources
• Balanced Diet: Recommendations
• Balanced Diet: Side Effects
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Review Date : 10/17/2003
Reviewed By : David Webner, M.D., Sports Medicine Fellow, Crozer-Keystone Family Practice Program, Springfield, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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