Weight Loss Myths

Fat is bad for us
– Starchy carbohydrates should be the main building blocks of our diet
– Saturated fat causes heart disease
– We should eat more fiber
– Fruit and veg are the most nutritious things to eat
– You need to eat five portions of fruit and veg a day
– Cholesterol is a dietary enemy
– Losing weight is about calories in vs calories out
– More exercise is a cure for the obesity epidemic
– Food advisory bodies give us sound, impartial advice