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Research Notes on How to Create a Healthy Diet
A healthy diet is one that is arrived at with the intent of improving or maintaining optimal health. This usually involves consuming nutrients by eating the appropriate amounts from all of the food groups, including an adequate amount of water. Since human nutrition is complex, a healthy diet may vary widely, and is subject to an individual's genetic makeup, environment, and health. For around 20% of the human population, lack of food and malnutrition are the main impediments to healthy eating. Conversely, people in developed countries have the opposite problem; they are more concerned about obesity. ...more from Wikipedia
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- The USDA recommends that an adult daily diet include the following: 3 ounces of whole grains (6 ounces of grains total), 2 cups of fruit, 2 1/2 cups of vegetables, and 3 cups fat-free or low-fat dairy.1
- Our bodies require a healthy balance of protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins , minerals, and water.2
- Begin making small, healthy changes to your diet and eventually they will add up.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ American Academy of Family Physicians: How to Make Healthier Food Choices
- ↑ How to Do Things: To Create a Healthy Diet
- ↑ About.com: Easing Into a Healthy Diet
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