Knowra Healthy diet Healthy diet A dietary pattern that supplies adequate nutrients and supports health while limiting foods associated with increased disease risk. Its suitable composition varies with age, health, culture, and access to food.
Essential nutrients : Nutrients the body needs to function but cannot make in sufficient amounts. A healthy diet supplies these nutrients in adequate amounts.
Mediterranean diet : A dietary pattern emphasizing plant foods, olive oil, legumes, whole grains, and fish. It is a well-studied example of a health-supporting dietary pattern.
Energy balance : The relationship between energy consumed and energy expended by the body. Sustained imbalance can change body weight and influence health risks.
Ultra-processed food : Industrial formulations made largely from processed ingredients and additives, often ready to eat or heat. High intake is associated with poorer health outcomes and can displace nutrient-rich foods.
Dietary fiber : Indigestible carbohydrate in plant foods that supports bowel function and influences metabolic health. Fiber-rich foods are a defining feature of many health-supporting dietary patterns.
DASH diet : An eating plan rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy, designed to help lower blood pressure. It translates dietary guidance into a pattern tested for blood-pressure control.
Blood pressure : The force of circulating blood against the walls of arteries. Sodium and potassium intake can influence this cardiovascular risk factor.
Low-carbohydrate diet : An eating pattern that restricts carbohydrate intake to varying degrees. It can meet health goals for some people, but composition and nutrient adequacy matter.
Dietary fats : Fats in food that provide energy, essential fatty acids, and help absorb fat-soluble vitamins. Fat quality matters alongside total energy and nutrient adequacy.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans : U.S. federal recommendations on food and beverage choices across the lifespan. They turn evidence about health and disease risk into national dietary advice.
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