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a balanced diet
/ə ˈbælənst ˈdaɪət/a BAL·anced DI·et
a varied and nutritious pattern of eating that provides all the main nutrients
Examples
“To manage your weight it’s better to follow a balanced diet rather than crash diets.”
“A balanced diet typically includes vegetables, protein and whole grains.”
“Doctors recommend a balanced diet for long-term health.”
Band 8 sentence
“In my view, public-health campaigns should focus on teaching people how to maintain a balanced diet rather than promoting quick fixes.”
Collocations
- maintain a balanced diet
- aim for a balanced diet
Word family
Common mistakes
balance diet→a balanced diet
balanced food→a balanced diet
Say it for a higher band
5good diet→6healthy diet→7+a balanced diet
Synonyms
healthy diet
Easily confused
healthy diet
“A healthy diet can mean different things to different people depending on their needs.”
balanced meal
“One balanced meal doesn't replace the benefits of a balanced diet over time.”
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