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Questions and Answers
Which food is often mistakenly believed to be the best source of iron?
Which food is often mistakenly believed to be the best source of iron?
- Carrots
- Apples
- Spinach (correct)
- Broccoli
What activity is falsely believed to cause arthritis?
What activity is falsely believed to cause arthritis?
- Running
- Sleeping
- Cracking knuckles (correct)
- Walking
What is a common myth about treating a fever?
What is a common myth about treating a fever?
- Drinking plenty of water
- Taking a cold shower
- Resting
- Wrapping yourself in blankets and sweating it out (correct)
What type of food is often incorrectly associated with causing ulcers?
What type of food is often incorrectly associated with causing ulcers?
What is a common myth about pulling out grey hairs?
What is a common myth about pulling out grey hairs?
What food is commonly associated with improving night vision?
What food is commonly associated with improving night vision?
Which of the following is considered a medical myth?
Which of the following is considered a medical myth?
Which of the following statements is a misconception?
Which of the following statements is a misconception?
Which of the following is a medical myth?
Which of the following is a medical myth?
Which of these is a common medical myth?
Which of these is a common medical myth?
Flashcards
Is spinach the best source of iron?
Is spinach the best source of iron?
Spinach, while nutritious, it is not the best source of iron compared to foods like red meat and lentils.
Does cracking knuckles cause arthritis?
Does cracking knuckles cause arthritis?
Cracking your knuckles does not cause arthritis, despite the common belief.
Does sweating cure a fever?
Does sweating cure a fever?
Wrapping yourself in blankets and sweating does not cure a fever. It can actually be harmful and lead to overheating.
Does spicy food cause ulcers?
Does spicy food cause ulcers?
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Will pulling a grey hair make more grow back?
Will pulling a grey hair make more grow back?
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Do carrots improve night vision?
Do carrots improve night vision?
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Study Notes
- Summary of popular medical myths
Spinach is the Best Source of Iron
- Spinach is not the best source of iron.
Cracking Your Knuckles Causes Arthritis
- Cracking your knuckles has not been proven to cause arthritis.
Wrapping Yourself in Blankets and Sweating Can Cure a Fever
- Sweating and wrapping in blankets cannot cure a fever.
Eating Spicy Food Causes Ulcers
- Eating spicy food does not cause ulcers.
If You Pull a Grey Hair, More Will Grow Back
- Pulling a grey hair will not cause more to grow back.
Carrots Improve Night Vision
- Carrots do not improve night vision.
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