Food/Nutrition Bloopers from Restaurants,
Food Companies, Web sites and News Media
The following are actual quotes or observations (the latest entries are at the top). Click for our comments. Some of these errors/misinformation have been subsequently corrected by their source and some have not.
"35 Calorie" Popcorn
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- Created on 02, December, 2013
A line of popcorn snacks has two that give the number of calories per cup on the front of package (35 calories and 37 calories), and describes them as "mind-boggling" and "svelte."
Dietitian's Dollar Menu (Mis)Picks
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- Created on 26, November, 2013
A dietitian recommends against ordering the oatmeal ("full of sugar") on a fast food chain's breakfast menu, but favors the fruit and yogurt parfait on the lunch menu. She also says the cheddar burger is better than another cheese burger because the cheese is "less processed."
Palm Oil - High in Vitamins?
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- Created on 02, October, 2013
A news article on the growth in production/sales of palm oil states that it provides high doses of certain vitamins.
OJ High in Potassium and Good Source of Calcium?
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- Created on 03, September, 2013
An online article lists 15 foods high in potassium; says orange juice is also a good source of calcium...
Potatoes Promoted for Calcium
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- Created on 01, August, 2013
An article by a physician recommends potatoes as a source of calcium.
Kohlrabi Promoted as a Superfood
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- Created on 01, July, 2013
A Web article declares kohlrabi the new superfood.
Nutrients in (and not in) Leafy Greens
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- Created on 01, June, 2013
A nutritionist/RD blogs that leafy greens are a "great" source of omega-3 and vitamin E.
Use of "Healthy" Claim for Granola
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- Created on 01, May, 2013
The web site for a granola product describes it as “healthy” and full of various nutrients from each ingredient.
Yogurt vs Kefir
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- Created on 01, April, 2013
A health writer for various magazines compares yogurt to kefir, and says a serving of kefir has 3 g fiber while yogurt has none.
Health Benefits of Pasta?
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- Created on 01, March, 2013
An online health article extols upon the inflammation/insulin/heart benefits of antioxidants in pasta.
Claims on Web Site Unsupported
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- Created on 01, February, 2013
The manufacturer’s web site and other sites that sell their snack bar advertise it as low in sodium, high in protein and low in sugar, in addition to making other claims.
Fructose vs Glucose in Fruit
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- Created on 01, January, 2013
In a major news magazine, the author of a book on obesity states that fructose is found in fruit in much lower concentrations than glucose.
Macadamia Nut Oil Claims
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- Created on 01, December, 2012
A celebrity chef promotes macadamia nut oil, saying it’s high in amino acids (protein), B vitamins, minerals, etc.