Food Myths and Legends Quiz - Debunk the Myths

Question 1 of 25

Which common food myth claims that eating a certain vegetable can improve your night vision?

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Spinach

Carrots

Tomatoes

Broccoli

Question 2 of 25

Which myth claims that swallowing this type of gum will make it stay in your body for seven years?

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Chewing gum

Bubblegum

Spearmint gum

Cinnamon gum

Question 3 of 25

The myth that drinking which beverage can cure a hangover is false?

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Orange juice

Black coffee

Tomato juice

Ginger tea

Question 4 of 25

Which food myth claims that eating too much of a certain type of fruit will make your skin turn orange?

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Apples

Oranges

Carrots

Bananas

Question 5 of 25

Which myth falsely suggests that eating turkey makes you sleepy due to a certain amino acid?

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Tryptophan

Glycine

Leucine

Serine

Question 6 of 25

Which food myth claims that eating chocolate causes which common skin condition?

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Wrinkles

Freckles

Acne

Sunburn

Question 7 of 25

Which food-related myth claims that drinking milk and eating fish together is harmful?

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Milk and fish cause food poisoning

They cause an allergic reaction

They lead to skin problems

They neutralize each other's nutrients

Question 8 of 25

Which food myth incorrectly suggests that eating bread crusts makes your hair what?

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Curly

Straight

Thick

Thin

Question 9 of 25

According to a food myth, adding salt to water does what when cooking pasta?

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Makes the water boil faster

Makes pasta softer

Adds nutrients

Prevents overcooking

Question 10 of 25

What myth involves the idea that eating spicy foods can help with what health condition?

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Heart disease

Arthritis

Colds

High blood pressure

Question 11 of 25

Which myth incorrectly claims that eating this fruit's seeds can lead to an appendix burst?

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Watermelon

Apple

Grape

Orange

Question 12 of 25

What food myth falsely claims that spinach contains a high level of which nutrient?

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Vitamin C

Vitamin D

Iron

Calcium

Question 13 of 25

Which food myth incorrectly suggests that eating cheese before bed causes what?

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Headaches

Bad dreams

Weight gain

Insomnia

Question 14 of 25

The myth that adding oil to pasta water prevents the pasta from doing what?

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Overcooking

Sticking together

Absorbing water

Becoming dry

Question 15 of 25

Which common myth claims that microwaving food in plastic containers can cause what disease?

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Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Obesity

Question 16 of 25

What myth involves the idea that eating ice cream can help soothe which condition?

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A sore throat

Indigestion

Headaches

Cold symptoms

Question 17 of 25

The myth that the 'five-second rule' ensures food is safe to eat if picked up within five seconds is related to what?

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Spoilage

Contamination

Ripeness

Temperature

Question 18 of 25

According to legend, which fruit is believed to have caused the fall of Adam and Eve?

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Pomegranate

Fig

Apple

Grape

Question 19 of 25

Which food myth falsely claims that eating raw oysters always makes them safe to eat?

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They are always fresh

They can’t cause food poisoning

They improve digestion

They boost energy

Question 20 of 25

Which food myth suggests that eating bread will soak up what substance in your body?

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Sugar

Alcohol

Fat

Salt

Question 21 of 25

Which food-related myth claims that eating a lot of sugar causes what behavior in children?

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Hyperactivity

Fatigue

Aggression

Forgetfulness

Question 22 of 25

Which myth falsely claims that eating too much of a particular food during pregnancy will make your baby hairy?

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Peppers

Eggs

Chili

Mango

Question 23 of 25

According to a myth, eating celery results in what unique effect on your body?

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Burning more calories than it contains

Increased hydration

Heightened alertness

Improved memory

Question 24 of 25

Which food myth incorrectly suggests that all white foods should be avoided because they are unhealthy?

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Rice

Cauliflower

Potatoes

All of the above

Question 25 of 25

Which myth incorrectly states that eating which type of fish makes you smarter?

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Tuna

Sardines

Salmon

None of the above

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