Humans have five distinct tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.
True
It's unsafe to refreeze food that has been thawed.
False, it is safe to refreeze food that has been thawed in the refrigerator but not if it was thawed at room temperature
Eating carrots improves your night vision.
False, while carrots are high in vitamin A, which is good for eye health, they do not improve night vision to a significant degree
MSG (monosodium glutamate) is a synthetic chemical that is bad for your health.
False, MSG is found naturally in foods and the FDA has classified MSG as a food ingredient that's generally recognized as safe
You should drink at least eight glasses of water every day.
False, daily water needs can vary greatly depending on individual health, activity levels, and environment
Eating within an hour of waking up kickstarts your metabolism
False, metabolism is more complex and not solely dependent on meal timing
Chopsticks are traditionally used in all Asian countries.
False, chopsticks are common in East Asia but not universally used across all Asian countries
Sushi refers to raw fish.
False, sushi refers to the vinegar-seasoned rice; raw fish served alone is called sashimi
Vegan diets do not provide enough protein for the average adult.
False, a well-planned vegan diet can provide adequate protein
Humans are the only species that drink milk in adulthood and the milk of other animals.
True
