5 Characteristics of a Healthy Diet

Question 1

Adequacy

Answer 1

The dietary characteristics of providing all the essential nutrients, fiber, and energy intake in amounts sufficient to maintain health and body weight

Question 2

Balance

Answer 2

Providing foods of a number of types in proportion to each other, such that foods rich in some nutrients so not crowd out other foods containing other nutrients

Question 3

Calorie Control

Answer 3

Controlling energy intake

Question 4

Moderation

Answer 4

Providing ingredients within set limits, not to excess

Question 5

Variety

Answer 5

Providing a wide selection of foods - the opposite of monotony