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1. Choose either the Fact or Myth section to make your post

2. Write a statement about nutrition that you believe is either a fact or a myth

3. In the body of your post, explain why you believe your statement is true or false

4. Optional: Add a link to a reliable source that supports your reasoning

5. Review your classmates’ posts:

Comment if you agree/disagree with their classification

Provide evidence or sources to support your position

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"Eating a balanced diet with a variety of nutrients is essential for good health." Explanation: A balanced diet provides all the necessary nutrients your body needs to function properly. This is supported by most health organizations like the World Health Organization.

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"Carbohydrates make you gain weight." Explanation: While eating too many calories can contribute to weight gain, carbohydrates themselves are an important part of a balanced diet and provide energy. It's about the portion sizes and overall diet that matters.

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Vitamin C is important for the body's tissues to develop and heal. It aids in the production of collagen, iron absorption, and the preservation of teeth, bones, and joints.

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Protein shakes help you when working out or giving what your body needs for the day. Explanation for this is the protein they put into the drink about 15 gm would be able to make it through half the day without feeling to sick, not only that some of them taste good they do have good benefits.

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Electrolytes are good for your body in many ways such as:

Electrolytes are minerals that carry an electric charge in body fluids and water.

Electrolytes help maintain the body's fluid balance, acid-base balance, and blood pressure.

Electrolytes also help muscles and nerves function, and rebuild damaged tissue.

Electrolytes are found in blood, urine, tissues, and other body fluids.

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sea moss is very unhealthy for the body it makes you gain weight, have bad gut health, really bad acne, hair loss, ect.

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Not all carbs are bad, people think all carbs are bad even though they are not. A list of good carbs would be nuts, sweet potatoes, legumes and whole grains.

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"Skipping breakfast slows your metabolism." – Myth

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"Skipping breakfast slows your metabolism." – Myth

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While breakfast can help with energy levels and focus, skipping it doesn’t actually wreck your metabolism. What matters most is total daily calorie intake and activity.

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Your body needs protein to repair and grow muscles, especially after workouts. That’s why athletes and gym-goers focus on protein intake.

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"you need to eat healthy to loose weight". You dont have to, you just need to burn more calories than you consume. But a healthy diet helps out alot.

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"you need to eat healthy to loose weight". You dont have to, you just need to burn more calories than you consume. But a healthy diet helps out alot.

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Unprocessed food is healthiest, Processing food removes many beneficial nutrients, including fiber. Consuming a diet mostly processed foods is increasing the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and even early death.

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To lose weight, you have to give up all your favorite foods. this is false because small amounts of your favorite high-calorie foods may be part of your weight-loss plan.

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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

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Are you overwhelmed by daily decisions about what to eat, how much to eat, when to eat, and how much physical activity you need to be healthy? If so, don't be discouraged because you're not alone. With so many choices and decisions, it can be hard to know what to do and which information you can trust.

This information may help you make changes in your daily eating and physical activity habits so that you improve your well-being and reach or maintain a healthy weight.

Food Myths

Myth: To lose weight, you have to give up all your favorite foods.

Fact: You don't have to give up all your favorite foods when you're trying to lose weight. Small amounts of your favorite high-calorie foods may be part of your weight-loss plan. Just remember to keep track of the total calories you take in. To lose weight, you must burn more calories than you take in through food and beverages.

TIP: Limiting foods that are high in calories may help you lose weight. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 have estimated daily calorie needs based on a person's age, sex, and physical activity level.

Myth: Grain products such as bread, pasta, and rice are fattening. You should avoid them when trying to lose weight.

Substituting whole grains for refined-grain products is healthier and may help you feel fuller.

Fact: Grains themselves aren't necessarily fattening-or unhealthy-although substituting whole grains for refined-grain products is healthier and may help you feel fuller. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 recommend consuming grains as part of a healthy eating plan. At least half of the grains you eat should be whole grains. Examples of whole grains include brown rice and whole-wheat bread, cereal, and pasta. Whole grains provide iron, fiber, and other important nutrients.

TIP: Try to replace refined or white bread with whole-wheat bread and refined pasta with whole-wheat pasta. Or add whole grains to mixed dishes, such as brown instead of white rice to stir fry. Check out ChooseMyPlate for more tips to help you add whole grains to your eating plan.

Myth: Choosing foods that are gluten-free will help you eat healthier.

Fact: Gluten-free foods are not healthier if you don't have celiac disease or are not sensitive to gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye grains. A health care professional is likely to prescribe a gluten-free eating plan to treat people who have celiac disease or are sensitive to gluten. If you don't have these health problems but avoid gluten anyway, you may not get the vitamins, fiber, and minerals you need. A gluten-free diet is not a weight-loss diet and is not intended to help you lose weight.

TIP: Before you decide to avoid a whole food group, talk with your health care professional if you believe you have problems after you consume foods or drinks with wheat, barley, or rye.

Myth: You should avoid all fats if you're trying to be healthy or lose weight.

Fact: You do not have to avoid all fats if you're trying to improve your health or lose weight. Fat provides essential nutrients and should be an important part of a healthy eating plan. But because fats have more calories per gram than protein or carbohydrates, or "carbs," you need to limit fats to avoid extra calories. If you are trying to lose weight, consider eating small amounts of food with healthy fats, such as avocados, olives, or nuts. You also could replace whole-fat cheese or milk with lower-fat versions. Read about food portions and how much food is enough for you.

TIP: The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 recommend consuming less than 10 percent of your daily calories from saturated fats. Try cutting back on solid-fat foods. Use olive oil instead of butter in cooking.

Myth: Dairy products are fattening and unhealthy.

Fact: Dairy products are an important food group because they have protein your body needs to build muscles and help organs work well, and calcium to strengthen bones. Most dairy products, such as milk and some yogurts, have added vitamin D to help your body use calcium, since many Americans don't get enough of these nutrients. Dairy products made from fat-free or low-fat milk have fewer calories than dairy products made from whole milk. Learn more about the dairy group.

TIP: Adults should have 3 servings a day of fat-free or low-fat dairy products, including milk or milk products such as yogurt and cheese, or fortified soy beverages, as part of a healthy eating plan. If you can't digest lactose, the sugar found in dairy products, choose fortified soy products, lactose-free or low-lactose dairy products, or other foods and beverages with calcium and vitamin D:

Calcium-soy-based beverages or tofu made with calcium sulfate, canned salmon, or dark leafy greens such as collards or kale

vitamin D-cereals or soy-based beverages

Myth: "Going vegetarian" will help you lose weight and be healthier.

Some research shows that a healthy vegetarian eating plan may be linked to lower obesity levels.

Fact: Some research shows that a healthy vegetarian eating plan, or one made up of foods that come mostly from plants, may be linked to lower levels of obesity, lower blood pressure, and a reduced risk of heart disease. But going vegetarian will only lead to weight loss if you reduce the total number of calories you take in. Some vegetarians may make food choices that could lead to weight gain, such as eating a lot of food high in sugar, fats, and calories.

Eating small amounts of lean meats can also be part of a healthy plan to lose or maintain weight. The U.S. Dietary Guidelines 2015-2020 have more information about including meat as part of a healthy eating plan.

TIP: If you choose to follow a vegetarian eating plan, be sure you get enough of the nutrients your body needs to be healthy. Read Healthy Eating Tips for Vegetarians for more information.

Not all vegetarians are the same.
The types of vegetarian diets eaten in the United States can vary widely. For example, vegans do not consume any animal products, including milk and eggs. Lacto-ovo vegetarians eat milk and eggs along with plant foods. Some people have eating patterns that are mainly vegetarian but may include small amounts of meat, poultry, or seafood. Speak with a registered dietitian or health care professional if you are concerned about whether your eating plan is providing all of the nutrients you need.

Physical Activity Myths

Myth: Physical activity only counts if you do it for long periods of time.

Fact: You don't need to be active for long periods to get the amount of regular physical activity recommended in the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition, (PDF, 14.2MB) which is at least 150 minutes, or 2 hours and 30 minutes, of moderate-intensity physical activity each week. An example of moderate-intensity activity is brisk walking. You can spread these sessions out over the week and even do short, 10-minute spurts of activity 3 times a day on 5 or more days a week.

TIP: Find ways to build short bursts of physical activity into your day. While at work, take a 10-minute walking break or have a "walking," rather than a "sitting" meeting, if work and schedule permit. Use stairs instead of an elevator or escalator. Get off the bus one stop early. Meet a friend for a walk, instead of a meal.

Myth: Lifting weights is not a good way to improve your health or lose weight because it will make you "bulk up."

Do muscle-strengthening activities at least twice a week.

Fact: Lifting weights or doing other activities 2 or 3 days a week that may help you build strong muscles, such as push-ups and some types of yoga, will not bulk you up. Only intense strength training, along with certain genes, can build large muscles. Like other kinds of physical activity, muscle-strengthening activities will help improve your health and also may help you control your weight by increasing the amount of energy-burning muscle.

TIP: Using large rubber bands, or resistance bands, or doing sit-ups or household or yard chores that make you lift or dig, may help you build strong muscles.

Don't just sit there!
Americans spend a lot of time sitting: at desks, in cars, and in front of computers, TVs, and other electronic gadgets. Break up your sitting time by getting up and moving around, even if it's for only 10 minutes at a time. Those minutes will add up over days and weeks.

Clinical Trials

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and other components of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) conduct and support research into many diseases and conditions.

What are clinical trials, and are they right for you?

Clinical trials are part of clinical research and at the heart of all medical advances. Clinical trials look at new ways to prevent, detect, or treat disease. Researchers also use clinical trials to look at other aspects of care, such as improving the quality of life for people with chronic illnesses. Find out if clinical trials are right for you.

What clinical trials are open?

Clinical trials that are currently open and are recruiting can be viewed at www.ClinicalTrials.gov.

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Some Myths about Nutrition & Physical Activity | NIDDK

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Are you overwhelmed by daily decisions about what to eat, how much to eat, when to eat, and how much physical activity you need to be healthy? If so, don't be discouraged because you're not alone. With so many choices and decisions, it can be hard to know what to do and which information you can trust.

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"Eating before you go to sleep causes weight gain."

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"Eating before you go to sleep causes weight gain."

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weight gain is not solely determined by the time you eat but rather what you eat and your calorie intake.

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Drinking 8 glasses of water is necessary

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Drinking 8 glasses of water is necessary

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One common myth about health is that drinking eight glasses of water a day is necessary for everyone. While staying hydrated is important, individual water needs can vary greatly depending on factors such as age, activity level, and climate. The body often signals thirst when it needs more fluids, and many foods, especially fruits and vegetables, also contribute to overall hydration.

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"eat healthy to lose weight" you can eat anything just need to exercise and burn the calories

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The United States has 50 states

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"You have to eat a certain diet to lose weight" Explanation: You don't need to eat certain things or buy certain foods you just need to do things like exercise more or workout in your free time.

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"Breakfast is the most important meal of the day"

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"Breakfast is the most important meal of the day"

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Breakfast is in fact not the most important, sure it helps you focus more, and gives you more energy, BUT it's not a requirement just as long as you eat at some point in the day that's all that matters.

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Proteins help your muscles heal and give you energy.

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"all carbs are bad" This is not true, some carbs are good for you. It keeps you healthy in many ways. Not all carbs make you gain weight.

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Your body is made of water and you need water to survive. 8-9 cups for females and 8-13 cups for males. we do need water to survive but drinking too much can also kill you. You need to watch how much water you drink, keep it in range.

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gluten is unhealthy, eating at night is unhealthy, and all fats are bad.

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"All carbohydrates are bad for you and only makes you gain weight." Carbs aren't only harmful and can boost your energy, also helping your body grow.

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Alot of people think low fat products are always healthier, although low fats can sometimes be high in added sugars. So this is a myth and not all low fact products are healthier.

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consume a large amount of fruits vegetables and a good amount of water whole grains protein healthy fats 

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consume a large amount of fruits vegetables and a good amount of water whole grains protein healthy fats 

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its a fact because scientis have studied the effects of good nutrition

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Fact: You burn calories that you take in or out

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Fact: You burn calories that you take in or out

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When you eat food, you take in calories. If you are exercising you are burning calories. If you weight lift, you burn calories during and after the workout. You also burn calories when you are resting or sleeping.

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More sleep means feel better the next day or eat a proper meal to stay healthy. Drink more water to stay hydrated.

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Pre-workout drinks are good for healthy-adults , they they aren't essential for health or performance.

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"eating a lot of junk food make you gain weight" explanation: The 'junk food' isnt what makes you gain weight its the portion sizes or how much of the sugary treats you eat, that is why on most unhealthy foods have pre marked portion sizes on the box/packaging to try and prevent you from eating more sugar than recommended.

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"You can only eat fruits and vegetables, if you eat anything else it's unbalanced."

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"You can only eat fruits and vegetables, if you eat anything else it's unbalanced."

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This is actually a myth. Yes, fruits and vegetables are healthy, but not all calories are bad. Eating "healthy" while treating yourself a few times a week is balanced. Though if you are to eat healthy here and there but "treat" yourself more often, this is and unbalanced as well as unhealthy "diet".

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"Eating Carrots help you see in the dark." They do not but they do give you vitamins that provide some nutrients that help with your eye sight and make them more healthy

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If your out in the sun to long you get sunburn.

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while carrots have vitamin A good for eye health it won't magically give you super vision or improve eyesight beyond normal

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Canned and Frozen Produce Are Less Nutritious Than Fresh Produce

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Canned and Frozen Produce Are Less Nutritious Than Fresh Produce

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Frozen and canned produce is preserved while still in its peak freshness and very minimal loss of nutrients occurs during this process, meaning its nutritional value is indiscernible from its natural counterpart. This is a harmful myth as it can discourage people from buying pre-prepared produce, which is an effective solution to eating healthy on a budget or with limited time.

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proteins give you nutrients to grow and help your muscles heal.

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One myth is that when you want to lose weight that, You would have to stop eating all of your favorite foods. Which you don't have to as long as you balance what you eat you can still enjoy your favorite food.

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You can live about 2-3 months if you have water and no food, but without water you can only survive a week.

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Protein helps repair and build muscle tissue, which is essential for athletes.

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Protein helps repair and build muscle tissue, which is essential for athletes.

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I believe this is a fact because scientific research consistently shows that consuming enough protein supports muscle recovery and growth after intense physical activity.

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"Eating carrots improves your eyesight" This is a myth. While carrots are high in beta-carotene, which is good for eye health, they do not improve eyesight in a significant way.

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the type of food and its source impacts how your body metaboilzes and uses them

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This statement is false, and an "oversimplification that doesn't hold true in reality," according to Medanta.com. While apples are healthy and offer benefits to overall health, there is no scientific evidence that contributes to this theory.

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Not all fats are created equal. Healthy fats, like those found in avocados, nuts, and olive oil, are beneficial for heart health.

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Some people believe that eating at night causes weight gain because at night you gain work what you ate off at night like you can during the day, but its really all about what or how much you've eaten during the day.

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Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. About 90 percent of people are gluten tolerant and consume these foods just fine. People with celiac disease avoid sickness and maintain much better health if they follow a gluten-free diet. For them, a gluten-free diet is nothing short of essential. But if you have symptoms that might be related to gluten, or any significant and unexplained symptoms, talk to your doctor. Symptoms of celiac disease or gluten sensitivity include: diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss and poor appetite, bloating or feeling full, an itchy rash.

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fact/ While it's a popular myth that eating carrots can give you super-powered eyesight, the truth lies in the nutritional value of carrots rather than magical benefits. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which is converted into Vitamin A—a crucial nutrient for maintaining good eye health. Vitamin A helps prevent night blindness and supports the functioning of the retina.

However, it’s important to note that while a deficiency in Vitamin A can lead to vision problems, consuming excessive amounts of carrots won’t improve vision beyond its natural capacity. So, while carrots are undeniably great for your overall eye health, they won't replace the need for glasses or enhance your vision if it's already normal. myth/ This is a commonly believed myth, but it’s not the timing of your meals that directly causes weight gain—it's about the overall balance of calories consumed versus calories burned. If you eat more calories than your body needs, it can lead to weight gain, regardless of whether you eat those calories in the morning, afternoon, or evening.

The confusion might stem from the fact that late-night snacking often involves calorie-dense, less nutritious foods, and people are typically less active at night, which could contribute to weight gain over time. However, if you're mindful about portion sizes and food choices, eating later in the day doesn't inherently cause weight gain.

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Yes, sugar is bad for you if you consume to much of it. Sugar is empty calories which can lead to weight gain.

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protein helps your muscles so you aren't so weak and protein gives u energy 

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protein helps your muscles so you aren't so weak and protein gives u energy 

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this is a fact because if u dont have protein your muscles will be weak and you wont have energy to do anything

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Fats come in all different varieties---but unsaturated fats (which are found in fish such as salmon or sardines, or fruits such as avocados) are actually healthy for you. The Cleveland Clinic says that unsaturated fats help boost good cholesterol and lower bad cholesterol. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says that 20 to 35 percent of daily calories should come from fat, namely, unsaturated fat.

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"Vitamin D is good for your health" Vitamin D is good for your immune system and your heart.

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whole grains are generally considered more nutritious and beneficial for health than refined or white counterparts, as they contain a complete package of nutrients, including fiber, vitamins, and minerals, that are often removed during the refining process

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There are Five main "Categories" Fruit, Veg, Protein, Grain, and Dairy. Most people need to eat a balance of all five to stay healthy, A healthy diet also consists of taking care of your personal wellbeing. I believe my statement is true because everybody has different/similar habits which does look different depending on who, but they all try to maintain at least some or all of what's listed and do it they're own way.

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The colors of fruits and vegetables means something

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The colors of fruits and vegetables means something

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The colors of fruits and vegetables indicate their nutrient content. Orange and yellow produce like carrots and sweet potatoes are in beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A in the body, while dark leafy greens are rich in vitamins K and C.

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Colors of Fruits and Vegetables and Their Health Benefits || Plant Pigments Health Benefits

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Most people believe a thin figure guarantees good dietary heath, but that isn't always the case. We have little control of what shapes and sizes our bodies are it doesn't determine our health. People can be overweight and still be healthy it's all about how active you are and what you're putting into your body. It's also about choosing foods based off of nutritional value and not worrying about every calorie.

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Eating at night causes you to store fat and can contribute to weight gain. FALSE. Eating past 7 pm does not make you suddenly accumulate fat cells around your hips. This only happens whenever you're eating over your maintenance later during the day, not because you ate at a certain time. As long as you eat a balanced diet with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds and lean meat and be mindful with portions you will not gain weight. Source is from mdanderson.org.

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If you work out you can eat whatever you want

you cant eat whatever you want just cause you work out you have to eat certain foods with protein's so your in good shape and loose weight.

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fat is an essential nutrient. While too much fat can cause bad health, heart attacks, and other risks, fat is also good for you, it gives you energy. So having a little fat is ok, as long as your not unhealthily fat.

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many people believe organic foods are always better for you than grown food offering more nutrients but organic just provides things like banning pesticides and fertilizers but scientific evidence showed it its around the same nutritional content

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eating fruits and vegetable's help with weight gain it helps maintain a normal apatite Fruits and vegetables are rich in essential vitamins.

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Protein is good to drink/eat when you are working out

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Protein is good to drink/eat when you are working out

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"Protein is good to drink/eat when you are working out" Explanation: This is true because when you work out you get small tears in your muscles and drinking or eating protein after your workout will help rebuild your muscles. This will also help your muscles grow stronger along with helping you gain muscle every time you work out.

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If you drink like poweraid or propel it dehydrates you faster to make you drink more.