Do you need to change your diet to improve your health?

... Do you need to change your diet to improve your health? Everybody needs a balanced diet to stay healthy. We need a balanced diet because no single food contains the essential nutrients the body needs to be healthy and function efficiently. The nutritional value of a person's diet depends on the overall mixture of food that is eaten over a period of time, so a balanced diet is one that is likely to include a large variety of food, this ensures that the person takes in all the nutrients needed to stay healthy. 'A balanced diet is made up of; 10% protein, 60% starchy carbohydrate foods, And up to 30% fats (resource 3).' You should have a certain amount of fat in your diet as the body naturally stores fat under the skin and around organs and joints, it provides insulation and protects internal organs. Fat is critical for good

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