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What and how much should children eat for their diet to be good
CHARACTERISTICS OF A BALANCED DIET
General characteristics of a balanced meat for children
What is a balanced diet?
A balanced diet is that one where all the foods appear in the proper proportion, so we say they keep and equilibrium such it happens on a a scale.
If we eat too much of one food group, it upsets the balance.
What is a varied diet?
A varied diet is one containing all food groups and different foods within the same group.
To bee well balanced, a diet must also be varied, providing the amounts needed for energy, to grow properly and to protect us from disease.
What should a balanced diet for children have?
A balanced meal to feed children must have the following conditions:
What children should eat for their diet to be balanced
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This article was endorsed by Elisenda Carballido - Dietitian nutritionist. Postgraduate in Phytotherapy and master in Nutrition and Metabolism.
