A diet should contain enough of the required nutrients to adequately supply the body for tissue maintenance, growth and repair. There are six major classes of nutrients: Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals and Dietary Fibres. To maintain the human body in good health a well balanced diet needs to be met. Coronary heart disease, stroke, atherosclerosis, Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dental caries, nutritional anaemia and gall bladder disease are the major causes of death, illness and disability in Australia. All in which nutrition and nutritional behaviour play a very important role.

A diet not nutritional enough, either through a surplus or deficit of nutrients, is sure to bring about much more deep-rooted and severe health complications.

Without excess energy intake, eating a variety of nutritious foods means consuming the correct food types appropriate to attain the required nutrients the body needs to remain healthy.

10 healthy (not to mention quick and easy) Snacks ideas.

1. 2 multi grain crackers topped with grated cucumber, natural yoghurt and a sprig of mint.
2. A small bowl of frozen berries with low fat ricotta cheese, topped with L.S.A mix (Linseed, Sunflower and Almond).
3. 2 rice cakes with mashed avocado, a squeeze of lemon juice and some cracked pepper.
4. A kiwi fruit and 12 almonds.
5. Carrots sticks and 2 thick slices of cucumber dipped in tomato salsa.
6. A small bowl of homemade vegetable soup.
7. A small tin of tuna spread across 4 slices of celery.
8. 3 handfuls of unsalted, unbuttered popcorn.
9. 6 brazil nuts, 4 florets of broccoli and 2 cherry tomatoes.
10. A small bowl of low sugar jelly.

It's recommended to drink 0.33 x body weight of water daily.