Discuss key points in the vitamin myths versus facts debate. List and discuss a total ...

Myths:
- Popping a vitamin pill can correct a poor diet.
- The more vitamins you take, the better off you'll be.
- Taking vitamin supplements will boost your athletic performance.
- Taking stress vitamins helps you cope with emotional problems.
- Natural vitamins are better than synthetic vitamins.

Facts:
- Vitamin pills will not compensate for a poor diet. A multivitamin pill can ensure that you receive essential vitamins, but will not provide the other nutrients you need for your health.
- Excess doses of vitamins can be harmful (i.e., can cause liver damage).
- Vitamins will not improve your game or enhance your performance in sports.
- So-called stress vitamins help the body counter effects of physical stress, such as changes in temperature. There is no evidence that vitamins help people cope with emotional stress.
- There is no evidence that your body can tell the difference between natural and synthetic vitamins.

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Used to produce hormones and cell membranes.
HDL cleans artery walls.
Waterproofs the skin.
Formation of plaque on artery walls.
LDL clogs artery walls.

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- Choose tasty and nutritious low-fat foods.
- Add as little table fat as possible (in the form of butter, margarine, or oils) when cooking or preparing food.
- Use oil in place of shortening when baking.
- Switch from whole milk to skim or

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Soluble:
- Found in fruits, vegetables, beans, grains, oats, and barley.
- Helps reduce blood cholesterol.

Insoluble:
- Found in dark-green leafy vegetables.
- Helps produce softer, bulkier stools; promotes rapid elimination; and reduces the risk of colorectal cancer.

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Fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables.
Enjoy your food, but eat less.
Avoid oversized portions.
Switch to fat-free or low-fat milk.
Choose variety.
Choose low-sodium foods.
Drink water.
Substitute seafood.

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