Name: _____________
Date: ______________
Period: _____________
Food Myths: Have You Been “Myth”-Informed?
March 2002, Pages 6 – 12
1. Small portions of __________ - __________ meat are part of a healthy diet
because meat contains __________, ___________, __________, and other
important nutrients.
2. What are the two best ways to watch your weight?
A. ____________________
B. ____________________
3. What do dairy products contain that are good for your bones? __________ and
___________.
4. What three nutrients are missing in supplements? _____________,
_____________, and / or _____________.
5. __________________________ are the nutrients that gives us energy and is
the fuel for your brain.
6. What percent of calories come from fat in 2% milk? _____________
7. True or False: Eating greasy foods and chocolate can cause acne. (circle one)
8. Your body only uses _____ _____________ of its daily calories to digest and
absorb the nutrients from the food you eat.
9. Protein supplements won’t make you _____________, just _____________.
10. What are some (2 or more) questions you can ask yourself when you hear a
“fact” on nutrition?
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