Mizzou Nutrition Mythbusters

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Thursday, September 30, 2010

Myth: Children today are not getting enough physical activity.

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Answer: Correct! Did you know that 9 out of 10 parents think their children are physically fit, but in reality only 1 in 3 are? With the h...
Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Myth: You can eat more foods if they are low-fat or fat-free.

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Answer: Busted When people see low-fat or fat-free, they usually eat more. However, just because a food label says low-fat or fat-free it ...
Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Myth: 2% milk has more vitamins and minerals than non-fat milk.

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Answer: Busted One 8 oz glass of milk provides 30% of the Daily Value for calcium and 25% of the Daily Value for vitamin D. The Daily Value...

Myth: Eating seasonal foods is harder after summer.

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Answer: Busted While summer offers great seasonal foods, so does the fall! In Missouri, there is a wide variety of delicious foods in ever...
Monday, September 20, 2010

Myth: Bagged lunches are boring.

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Answer: Busted Just because it is a lunch from home doesn’t mean it can’t have some flare added. If your child complains about their lunch...
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