Diet Myths

Here are some common "facts" about food and dieting - but not all of them are real facts. Decide whether each statement is true or false.

Points available: 10

1:

If you don't drink at least eight glasses of water per day, you run the risk of being dehydrated.

  • A) True
  • B) False
2:

Eating celery results in negative calories.

  • A) True
  • B) False
3:

Diet sodas contain more calories than advertised.

  • A) True
  • B) False
4:

Eating carrots will help improve your eyesight.

  • A) True
  • B) False
5:

Fasting or "crash dieting" could make you lose muscle in addition to fat.

  • A) True
  • B) False
6:

Low-fat and fat-free foods may not actually help you lose weight.

  • A) True
  • B) False
7:

You gain more weight if you eat late at night.

  • A) True
  • B) False
8:

Bananas are low in fat.

  • A) True
  • B) False
9:

Skim milk contains the same amount of calcium as whole milk.

  • A) True
  • B) False
10:

You can't build muscle on a vegetarian diet.

  • A) True
  • B) False