Myths

Weight-loss and Nutrition Myths
How much do you really know?
Diet Myths
Myth	1	:	Fad diets work for permanent weight loss.
Myth	2	:	High-protein/low-carbohydrate diets are a healthy way to lose weight.
Myth	3	:	Starches are fattening and should be limited when trying to lose weight.
Myth	4	:	Certain foods, like grapefruit, celery, or cabbage soup, can burn fat and make you lose weight.
Myth	5	:	Natural or herbal weight-loss products are safe and effective.
Meal Myths
Myth	1	:	“I can lose weight while eating whatever I want.”
Myth	2	:	Low-fat or fat-free means no calories.
Myth	3	:	Fast foods are always an unhealthy choice and you should not eat them when dieting.
Myth	4	:	Skipping meals is a good way to lose weight.
Myth	5	:	Eating after 8 p.m. causes weight gain.
Physical Activity Myth
Myth	1	:	Lifting weights is not good to do if you want to lose weight, because it will make you “bulk up.”
Food Myths
Myth	1	:	Nuts are fattening and you should not eat them if you want to lose weight.
Myth	2	:	Eating red meat is bad for your health and makes it harder to lose weight.
Myth	3	:	Dairy products are fattening and unhealthy.
Myth	4	:	“Going vegetarian” means you are sure to lose weight and be healthier.