The secret to a balanced diet is to ingest the proper number of calories for your level of activity, balancing the amount of energy you take in with the amount you expend.
You will gain weight if you consume more food or liquid than your body requires since the extra energy is stored as fat. You will lose weight if you consume too little food and liquids.
To ensure that you are eating a balanced diet and that your body is getting all the nutrients it needs, you should consume a variety of foods.
In this book are Tips to eat right and stay healthy