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A GUIDE to a WELL BALANCED DIET

Milk, vegetables, and fruit in abundance.

At least two glasses of milk, either to drink or in
cooked foods.

Generous servings of two or more vegetables, one
of these to be of the green leafy variety.

Some fruit: citrus fruit or tomatoes, daily when
possible.

Meat not more than once a day; it may be omitted
if desired.

Eggs, cheese, fish, dried beans, dried peas, or lentils
on days when no meat is eaten.

Enough other food to keep strength and weight
satisfactory.

FOODS FOR BUILDING OR GROWTH:-Protein:
Milk, eggs, meat, fish, dried peas, beans, nuts,
cheese, whole grain cereals.

FOODS FOR WARMTH OR ENERGY:-

Fat and Carbohydrates:

Whole milk, butter, other fats and oils, cereals,
bread, sweet foods, starchy vegetables, nuts.

FOODS FOR REGULATING AND PROTECTING
THE BODY:- Bulk, Minerals, Vitamins: Milk, and
dairy products, eggs, fruits, vegetables, especially
green and leafy ones, whole cereals, and fish oils.

Daily Habits which PromoteGrowth and Health

@ A warm wholesome breakfast before starting
the day’s work.

@ A warm dish for the noon day lunch.
@ Dinner at home if possible at noon hour.

@ A short rest before meals. Regular meal time.
Washing the hands before meals.

@ Spending at least 20 minutes at the table.
Water taken between meals.

@ A mid morning or mid afternoon lunch if
necessary, but be certain that between-meal
eating does not affect appetite for regular
meals.

® Regular elimination.

@ Spend time out-of-doors daily, in the fresh air
and sunlight.

@ Early to sleep each night in a well ventilated
room.

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