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What is healthy eating?
A balanced diet contains adequate amounts of fresh fruits, vegetables, whole-grains and low-fat protein foods necessary for optimal health.
Healthy eating involves consuming adequate amounts of fresh fruits, vegetables, wholegrains and low-fat protein foods for optimal health and development.
Benefits of healthy eating for children include:
- Weight gain prevention
- Adequate intake of nutrients, vitamins and minerals for growth and development, bone health and brain development
- Improved concentration levels
- Reduced risk of tooth decay
- Prevention of constipation
- Reduced risk of developing heart disease and Type 2 diabetes
The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating recommends that to meet nutrient requirements essential for optimal health and normal growth and development, children should eat a variety of foods from the Five Food Groups daily.
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