The nurse observes a client make menu selections that include all major food groups for each meal. Which aspect of a healthy diet is this client demonstrating?
a. Balance
b. Preference
c. Moderation
d. Concentrated
a. Balance
A balanced diet contains a sufficient quantity of each type of food. Balance means consuming all of the essential macronutrients and micronutrients in the recommended quantity through a combination of different food types. Moderation refers to the practice of regularly eating foods high in nutrient content while limiting the frequency and portion of foods with little nutrient value. Preference is a characteristic of food choices but not necessarily an aspect of a healthy diet. Concentrated is not an aspect of a healthy diet.
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