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WHAT IS A HEALTHY DIET? A healthy diet is sometimes misunderstood as a diet intended to lose weight or a diet to be followed by people who are suffering from disease. But a healthy diet is important for everyone. It not only helps in addressing health problems but also provides protection against many diseases. BASIC HEALTHY DIET Healthy diets can include different items for different

ATTITUDE TOWARD DIET The way of looking at or understanding anything is called attitude. It can be either positive or negative. At times, attitudes can be diffi- cult to change. They play a very important role in acceptance of any new thing. Some people believe that their diet is already healthy and there is no need to change it. This is an attitude problem that affects the eating habits of people in a significant way. But the attitude that a healthy diet is unnecessary can have harmful effects on health.

people, but some items are necessary for everyone. Fruits, vegetables, and cereals form the basis of any healthy diet. All nutrients, including fats and carbohydrates , should be included in

the diet. The quantity of nutrients varies according to the require- ments of each individual. Red meat, junk food, and fried

food are generally not considered to be part of a healthy diet.

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