Healthy eating is less about strict rules than about balance: enough energy, fiber, and key nutrients, with moderation to support weight, energy, and long-term health. The Healthy Eating Index, or HEI, measures diet quality in the United States, and the strongest patterns pair fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins while limiting excess sugar, sodium, and saturated fat.
Essential Concepts
Balance, moderation, diet quality, HEI, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, less sugar and sodium
