Nutritionists around the world often speak about the importance of a balanced diet. * A balanced diet usually means eating more fruits,vegetables , and grains and consuming fewer foods high in fat, sugar , and cholesterol. When comparing the food habits of different cultures,however ,the definition of a "balanced diet" might also be seen differently. *A person's culture can unfluence the way he tries to find balance in the foods he consumes. *Cultures might view balance differently according to the way a dish tastes , or how a meal is prepared and served. Looking at the concept of a " balanced diet" through the eyes of two very different cultures makes it clear that the definition can differ greatly.