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In the end, it's all about a healthy balance. But what exactly is this?
A balanced eating pattern should:
- Consistent and help develop healthy eating habits permanently
- Include three meals spread throughout the day with small snacks in between
- Consist of 50-55% carbohydrate (fibre rich), 15-20% protein and about 30% or less fat
- Include a wide variety of foods from all food groups (dairy, meat, fish, poultry and eggs, starches, fruit and vegetables and fats)
- Be practical and implementable for your individual situation and needs
- Be combined with increased physical activity and behavioural changes where necessary
- Be be about moderation
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