For proper growth and maintenance of good health, we should take a [[1]] diet.

For proper growth and maintenance of good health, we should take a balanced diet.

A balanced diet includes a variety of food items in specific amounts and proportions to meet the body's requirements for calories, proteins, minerals, vitamins, and other nutrients. It also includes roughage and water.  It includes small quantities of micronutrients to aid the body's survival during the lean period.

A proper well-balanced diet keeps the body fit and healthy and prevents diseases.