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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.

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1:

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

2:

Eating celery results in negative calories.

3:

Diet sodas contain more calories than advertised.

4:

Eating carrots will help improve your eyesight.

5:

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

6:

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

7:

You gain more weight if you eat late at night.

8:

Bananas are low in fat.

9:

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

10:

You can't build muscle on a vegetarian diet.

 

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