Nutrition and Food Sciences

An unbalanced diet occurs when you consume too much or too little of the essential nutrients your body needs. In contrast, a balanced diet involves eating a variety of foods that provide the right amount of calories and nutrients. An unbalanced diet typically results from an excess or deficiency of key components like proteins, fats, carbohydrates, fibers, vitamins, and minerals. This imbalance is often caused by choosing the wrong types of foods.