Chapter

Achieving a Healthy Diet

From Human Nutrition by Human Nutrition

Concepts

1. Diet Principles

   "Achieving a healthy diet is a matter of balancing the quality and quantity of food that is eaten. There are five key factors that make up a healthful diet: adequacy, balance, calorie control, moderat

2. Nutrient Balance

   "Adequacy means providing sufficient amounts of each essential nutrient, as well as fiber and adequate calories. An adequate diet is one that favors nutrient-dense foods. Nutrient-dense foods are defi

3. Calorie Control

   "Calorie control is necessary so that the amount of energy you get from the nutrients you consume equals the amount of energy you expend during your day’s activities. Moderation means not eating to th

4. Diet Variety

   "Variety refers to consuming different foods from within each of the food groups on a regular basis. Variety involves eating different foods from all the food groups. Eating a varied diet helps to ens