Precipitation on Cape Cod and the islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket is the lowest in the New England region, averaging slightly less than 40 inches (100 cm) a year (most parts of New England average 42 to 46 inches (110 to 120 cm)).
It may not necessarily be optimal or have any variety. A balanced diet refers to a diet that does not have too much of just one thing. For instance, if you eat nothing but rice, pasta, potatoes, bread, and corn, then that is NOT a balanced diet because it has too many starches and not enough protein, fiber, or fat.
Energy Balance. Key Fact 4: A variety of food is needed in the diet because different foods contain the different substances that are needed for health. These are nutrients, water and fibre. This section provides you with detailed teaching plans for Key Fact 4, including links to all the downloadable resources.nergy is provided by the nutrients carbohydrate, fat and protein. Other nutrients include vitamins and minerals. The amount of energy and nutrients provided by food depends on its size, known as a portion. Different nutrients have different functions in the body to keep us healthy.