No single food provides all of the essential nutrients in the right proportions, so a healthy Diet should comprise a wide variety of foods eaten in moderation.
Usually the percentage of our energy intake derived from different energy giving nutrients is considered.
Tips for a healthy diet
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Reduce the quantity of fats and sugars added to foods in cooking, or at the table.
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Choose fewer foods that are high in sugars (eat less candy, sweet desserts and soft drinks).
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Choose lower fat and lower Sugar foods from the other five food groups often.