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Dispelling the 15 Biggest Diet Myths
Susan Burke and the Nutrition Team
Do you have the knowledge on nutrition? You may know the latest football scores or keep up-to-date with the soaps, but do you know enough about the food you are eating to be sure that you’re following a healthy and balanced diet? Eating well isn’t all about lettuce and lentils – it’s about balance and making healthy choices on a daily basis.

So take this little quiz to test your knowledge.

1. You should avoid eggs if you have high cholesterol.
2. Which has the most fibre? A) Lettuce B) Tomatoes C) Cucumber?
3. Coffee has more caffeine than tea.
4. If youÂ’re trying to lose weight, avoid nuts.
5. Aspartame is dangerous to your health.
6. Which has more saturated fat; chicken with the skin or steak?
7. Drinking cold water speeds weight loss.
8. Drinking milk can make you congested.
9. You should take a multi-vitamin every day.
10. Harden fingernails by drinking gelatine.
11. Low fat foods are lower in calories than regular foods.
12. To build muscle, you need to eat more protein.
13. Which fruit is considered a “super fruit”? A) Apples B) Watermelon C) Strawberries?
14. Fruit juice is better for you than water.
15. Brown eggs are more nutritious than white eggs.