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What is a Healthy Diet - Eating Pattern?
- plunkett68
- Jan 3, 2017
- 1 min read
Updated: Feb 25, 2022
Do you know the 5 elements of a healthy diet?
1. Adequacy:
Provides sufficient amount of the essential nutrients, rich in whole grains and fiber.
2. Balance:
Does not overemphasize one nutrient or food. Focus on the basic food groups.
3. Calorie Control:
Eating the right amount of calories to maintain appropriate weight.
4. Moderation:
Does not provide excessive fat, salt, sugar, or other unwanted ingredients.
5. Variety:
Choosing different foods daily.
