Question

determine whether the following statements are facts or myths.
☑ to get rid of any bacteria on meat, poultry, or seafood, you should rinse off the juices with water first.
☑ you should wash fruits and vegetables with soap or detergent.
☑ freezing food kills harmful bacteria that can cause food poisoning.
☑ fresh food is always healthier than frozen.
☑ if the label says “natural,” it means it is better for you.
fact
myth

Explanation:

To determine if each statement is a fact or myth, we analyze each one:

1. "To get rid of any bacteria on meat, poultry, or seafood, you should rinse off the juices with water first."

Rinsing raw meat/poultry/seafood can spread bacteria to other surfaces (cross - contamination) and doesn't effectively remove bacteria. So this is a myth.

2. "You should wash fruits and vegetables with soap or detergent."

Soap/detergent residues can be harmful if ingested. Fruits/vegetables should be washed with plain water. Thus, this is a myth.

3. "Freezing food kills harmful bacteria that can cause food poisoning."

Freezing only slows bacterial growth; it doesn't kill most harmful bacteria. So this is a myth.

4. "Fresh food is always healthier than frozen."

Frozen foods can retain nutrients well, and fresh food may lose nutrients over time. Fresh isn't always healthier. This is a myth.

5. "If the label says 'natural,' it means it is better for you."

"Natural" has no strict regulatory definition for health claims (e.g., natural sugar is still sugar). So this is a myth.

Answer:

s (for each statement, in order):

1. myth
2. myth
3. myth
4. myth
5. myth