Men’s Health went to over 300 experts and asked them what makes for a healthy diet. Here are the actions they recommend. The higher the number, the greater its importance.
| Score | Action |
| High Priority | |
| 79 | Control calories to control weight |
| 76 | Reduce all dietary fats |
| 71 | Increase physical activity |
| 71 | Enjoy your food |
| 70 | Eat a balanced diet |
| 69 | Get the RDAs of vitamins and minerals |
| 65 | Reduce saturated fats |
| 65 | Limit alcohol intake |
| 63 | Avoid raw eggs, meat and seafood |
| 62 | Boost fiber to 20 grams per day |
| 61 | Eat fish instead of meat |
| Low Priority | |
| 16 | Make breakfast the biggest meal of the day |
| 14 | Avoid irradiated foods |
| 13 | Avoid charred or blackened foods |
