Health Myths and Misconceptions HPR 105 Brian Udermann

Question 1 Nearly a quarter of all females are genetically predisposed to “bulking up” or gaining excessive muscle mass if they start lifting weights? FALSE

Question 2 As a general rule, eating after 9 pm should be avoided as calories eaten after 9 pm are usually stored as fat? FALSE

Question 3 Research has shown that vitamin C actually does help prevent colds? FALSE

Question 4 Once you stop exercising muscle can turn to fat in as little as six weeks? FALSE

Question 5 Americans have more “free time” today than they did in 1965? TRUE

Question 6 Ulcers are caused by stress? FALSE

Question 7 Marijuana gives you the munchies? TRUE

Question 8 You will burn a lot more calories if you run 5 miles than if you walk 5 miles? FALSE

Question 9 Strength training is actually good for your heart? TRUE

Question 10 It is important to drink at least 64 oz of water a day? FALSE

Question 11 You will burn more fat calories from a 30 minute low intensity workout than a 30 minute moderate intensity workout? FALSE

Question 12 Swallowed gum often remains in your stomach for about 7 days (not 7 years) so it actually is dangerous? FALSE

Question 13 It is possible to drink too much water when exercising? TRUE

Question 14 Most vegetable oils are heart healthy? FALSE

Question 15 Research has shown that eating sugar really does make kids hyper? FALSE

Question 16 Research has actually shown that swimming after eating a meal leads to stomach cramping and should be avoided? FALSE

Question 17 Going out into the cold with wet hair will increase your risk of catching a cold? FALSE

Question 18 If you look at a solar eclipse you could go blind? TRUE

Question 19 For general health purposes, light to moderate exercise is nearly as beneficial as strenuous exercise? TRUE

Question 20 Sit ups make your stomach flatter? FALSE

Question 21 Aspartame has been shown to cause lupus, multiple sclerosis, and cancer? FALSE

Question 22 Frozen fruits and veggies are often as nutritious as fresh fruits and veggies? TRUE

Question 23 Eating carrots does actually improve your vision? FALSE

Question 24 Drinking cranberry juice is an effective treatment for urinary tract infections? FALSE

Question 25 Coffee (and other caffeinated beverages) cause dehydration because they are diuretics? FALSE

That’s it! Add up the number you had right. Prizes!

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