balanced nutrition

[/ˈbælənst njuːˈtrɪʃən/]
noun
nutrição equilibrada
1. A diet that contains appropriate proportions of all essential nutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water) needed for optimal health and bodily function
A balanced nutrition plan includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean proteins.
Um plano de nutrição equilibrada inclui vegetais, frutas, grãos integrais e proteínas magras.
2. The practice of consuming food and beverages in the correct quantities and proportions to maintain health, energy, and prevent disease
Doctors recommend balanced nutrition for maintaining a healthy weight and reducing disease risk.
Os médicos recomendam nutrição equilibrada para manter um peso saudável e reduzir o risco de doenças.
In Brazil, balanced nutrition (nutrição equilibrada) is increasingly emphasized by the government and health organizations, with initiatives like the Food Guide for the Brazilian Population (Guia Alimentar para a População Brasileira) promoting traditional foods and balanced eating patterns. In the USA, the concept is heavily promoted through USDA dietary guidelines and is central to public health campaigns addressing obesity and chronic diseases. Portuguese culture emphasizes the Mediterranean diet as a model of balanced nutrition.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
balanced diethealthy nutritionnutritional balancewell-rounded dietadequate nutrition
Antonyms / Antônimos
poor nutritionunbalanced dietmalnutritionunhealthy dietnutritional imbalance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nutrição equilibrada
Standard term used in healthcare and nutrition contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
alimentação balanceada
Slightly more common colloquial variant in urban areas
Rio de Janeiro
nutrição equilibrada
Standard usage, often used in health and wellness contexts
Portugal
nutrição equilibrada / alimentação equilibrada
Both terms used interchangeably; strong emphasis on Mediterranean diet principles

Related Words

dietary guidelinesfood pyramidnutritional valuecaloric intakemacronutrientsmicronutrientswellnesshealthy eating

Related Idioms & Phrases

eat the rainbow (consuming foods of different colors for balanced nutrition)
you are what you eat (referring to how balanced nutrition affects health)
everything in moderation (principle related to balanced nutrition)
getting your five a day (consuming recommended portions of fruits and vegetables)
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