Back to TTM ResultsDiet and nutrition are important considerations for a healthy lifestyle. The men and women in this study consistently reported that they considered their diets somewhat healthy; they generally avoided sugary food and had a balanced diet of vegetables, grains, and fruits. Women regarded their diets as slightly more healthy than did men. A healthy diet combined with exercise helps reduce risk for disease such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, and some types of cancer.