verb phrase · neutral
eat a balanced diet
UK/iːt ə ˈbælənst ˈdaɪət/US/it ə ˈbælənst ˈdaɪət/EAT a BAL·anced DI·et
to consume a variety of foods in the right amounts to maintain good health
Examples
“To stay healthy it's important to eat a balanced diet, not just avoid fats.”
“Schools should teach children how to eat a balanced diet from an early age.”
“Many people think 'diet' means losing weight, but here it means the foods someone normally eats — eat a balanced diet.”
Band 8 sentence
“Public-health initiatives that teach people how to eat a balanced diet can prevent nutrient deficiencies and reduce long-term healthcare costs.”
Collocations
- follow / maintain a balanced diet
- a healthy, balanced diet
- balanced diet rich in vegetables
Word family
Common mistakes
I eat balanced diet.→I eat a balanced diet.
ăn một chế độ cân bằng→ăn một chế độ ăn cân bằng
Say it for a higher band
5eat healthy→6follow a healthy diet→7+eat a balanced diet
Synonyms
eat healthily
maintain a healthy diet
Easily confused
diet
“My diet during exam season tends to be irregular, even though I know I should eat a balanced diet to maintain my energy.”
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