Which statement describes a nutritionally balanced diet? It consists mostly of protein. It provides equal amounts of protein, ca
rbohydrates, and fats. It includes enough, and not too much, of all essential nutrients. It consists of three small meals, each totaling about the same number of calories.
The answer correct is <span>It includes enough, and not too much, of all essential nutrients</span>. For a diet to be adequate, it must be balanced, varied and moderate. A balanced diet should contain foods that provide carbohydrates, proteins, fats, fiber, vitamins and minerals. You can not get all the nutrients of a single food, it is for this reason that it is important that our diet is varied. In order for our diet to be varied, I must include different foods from all the groups: cereals and grains, fruits, vegetables, meats and substitutes, milk and dairy products.
Answer: Yogurt, milk, fruit and nuts were the most nutrient-dense snacks reported; while candy, ice cream, cake and sugar-sweetened soft drinks were the most nutrient-poor. Other snacks like potato chips, crackers, popcorn and tea fell somewhere in the middle.
