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Friday, April 29, 2011
Myth: There is little concern about young athletes taking supplements to improve performance because they are legal, and therefore safe.
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Answer: Busted! There are many legal performance enhancers on the market, but that doesn’t mean they are safe. Student athletes may be te...
Friday, April 22, 2011
Myth: If my Body Mass Index (BMI) is high, I should start trying to lose weight.
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Answer: Maybe Body Mass Index , or BMI, is a calculated number that is used to assess overweight and obesity, as well as health risks fo...
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Myth: If I hard-boil my Easter eggs, it’s safe to use them for the Easter egg hunt.
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Answer: Busted! With Easter just around the corner, many families are planning Easter egg hunts for the kids. While it may be tempting to...
Friday, April 15, 2011
Myth: Gluten-free foods are healthier than foods that contain gluten.
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Answer: Busted! Gluten is a protein primarily found in wheat, rye, and barley products, and to a lesser extent, oats. During the baking p...
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Myth: I can change my body’s pH by eating certain foods.
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Answer: Busted! Some fad diets claim that you can make the pH of your body less acidic (in other words, more alkaline) by consuming mor...
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