Balanced diet
A2 · Feelings & Health · A2 collocations
Meaning
A combination of foods that gives your body all the nutrients it needs.
Example
Doctors recommend a balanced diet with plenty of fruit, vegetables and whole grains.
“balanced diet” or “balance diet”?
Usually 'eat/have/follow a balanced diet'; 'healthy diet' is a common alternative. Don't drop the '-d': say 'balanced diet', not 'balance diet'.
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