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Dieta balanceada - Overview

Nombres alternativos

Dieta bien balanceada

Definición:

Una dieta balanceada significa obtener los tipos y cantidades adecuadas de alimentos y bebidas con el fin de proporcionar nutrición y energía para el mantenimiento de órganos, tejidos y células del cuerpo, al igual que para apoyar el crecimiento y desarrollo normales.

Funciones:

Una dieta bien balanceada suministra suficiente energía y nutrición para un óptimo crecimiento y desarrollo.

Pirámide de grupos básicos de alimentos

Dieta saludable

Pescado en la dieta

Reviewed last on: 10/12/2009
Linda Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Dietary Guidelines for Americans - 2005. Washington, DC. US Dept of Health and Human Services and US Dept of Agriculture; 2005.

American Heart Association Nutrition Committee: Lichtenstein AH, Appel LJ, Brands M, Carnetho M, Daniels S, et al. Diet and lifestyle recommendations revision 2006: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association Nutrition Committee. Circulation. 2006;114(1):82-96.

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