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A balanced diet contains a variety of foods that supply enough calories, vitamins and minerals, proteins, and other nutrients for optimal health.

Name the Main Food Groups

They are: • Vegetables and Legumes (beans) • Fruits • Grains and Cereals • Proteins: lean meat, poultry, fish, eggs, legumes (beans), tofu, wheat gluten, tempeh, nuts, seeds • Dairy: milk, cheese, yogurt, kefir, or alternatives • Fats and Oils

Chapter 1: Choose a Balanced Diet for Lifelong Health

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