Nutrition myths

Correct!Fat-free foods often have extra sugar or salt added to keep the taste. Always check the whole label.

Not quite.Fat-free foods often have extra sugar or salt added to keep the taste. Always check the whole label.

Correct!400 g a day is the commonly recommended minimum. More is welcome, but five is a solid start.

Not quite.Health organisations recommend at least 400 g a day, which is around five portions.

Correct!Much of our salt is hidden in everyday packaged foods. Compare labels and choose lower-salt versions.

Not quite.Most salt hides in bread, sauces, ready meals and other processed foods — not the shaker.

Correct!Whole grains, beans, fruit and vegetables are carbohydrate foods that bring fibre and nutrients.

Not quite.Whole-grain carbs, beans, fruit and vegetables are part of a healthy diet. Refined sugary foods are the ones to limit.

Correct!Free sugars include table sugar, honey, syrups and fruit juice. Sugars inside whole fruit and plain milk aren't counted.

Not quite.Free sugars include table sugar, honey, syrups and juices. Sugar inside whole fruit and plain milk isn't counted.