1. Health Myths and Misconceptions HPR 105 Brian Udermann

2. 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

3. 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

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

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

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

7. Question 6 Ulcers are caused by stress? FALSE

8. Question 7 Marijuana gives you the munchies? TRUE

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. Question 14 Most vegetable oils are heart healthy? FALSE

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

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

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

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

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

21. Question 20 Sit ups make your stomach flatter? FALSE

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

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

24. Question 23 Eating carrots does actually improve your vision? FALSE

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

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

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

28. THANK YOU! ANY FINAL QUESTIONS?