Balanced Versus Unbalanced Diets

Many fad diets require supplemental protein, vitamins, and minerals. In some cases the supplements are available form the diet promoter. Until the 20th century, essential nutrients came from foods not supplements. Eating a balanced diet should provide a healthy person with all or most essential nutrients without excess calories. Many people eat high calorie unbalanced processed food diets. Processed foods are designed to satisfy wants not needs.

In this video:

• What is a balanced diet? 00:41
• Balanced diet and supplements. 2:14
• Balanced diet and exercise. 3:29
• Balanced diet and aging. 4:38
• Balanced versus unbalanced diet examples. 6:27
• Balanced diet tips. 7:49