Healthy eating is a way of balancing the food you eat to keep your body strong, energized, and well nourished. This guide was created to help you learn about healthy eating, and ways to plan nutritious meals and snacks. When you eat well, you are taking good care of your body.
Healthy eating is a great way to:
- Have energy all day long
- Get the vitamins and minerals your body needs
- Stay strong for sports or other activities
- Reach your maximum height (if you are still growing)
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Prevent unhealthy eating habits, like skipping meals and feeling overly hungry at the next meal
What is "healthy eating?"
- Aiming for regular meals (usually 3 meals per day in the morning, afternoon, and evening) and healthy snacks (when you are hungry or need extra energy)
- Eating foods from all of the food groups (grains, fruits, vegetables, proteins, dairy proteins, and healthy fats) each day to meet your nutritional needs
- Balancing nutrient-rich foods with moderate amounts of other foods, such as sweets or fast foods
- Eating when hungry and stopping when full
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