Where Does All the Misinformation Come From?

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MJ2victory wrote: »

I feel like it's half people over-simplifying things and half people selling things.

GULLIBLE PEOPLE
Without facts we believe our politicians, leaders, preachers etc.

Paschen81

Some misinformation is linked to misunderstanding. Like with the whole muscle weighing more than fat... Sure 1 pound of fat and 1 pound of muscle both weight 1 pound but the volume is different. Fat of the same weight takes up more space than that of muscle... So the misunderstanding is that muscle weighs more than fat (by volume) where the parenthesis is an assumed understanding.

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Paschen81 wrote: »

Some misinformation is linked to misunderstanding. Like with the whole muscle weighing more than fat... Sure 1 pound of fat and 1 pound of muscle both weight 1 pound but the volume is different. Fat of the same weight takes up more space than that of muscle... So the misunderstanding is that muscle weighs more than fat (by volume) where the parenthesis is an assumed understanding.

Omitting the common understanding that we're taking volume into consideration has led to many a surreal discussion on MFP.

OP: Which has more calories, mustard or mayonnaise?
Answer: They both weigh the same. Mayonnaise is just bigger.
OP: ???

ugofatcat

I think the human brain is designed to try and take short cuts. In some ways, it helps us figure out more efficient ways to complete tasks, freeing up time. For example, using farm equipment allows farmers to be more productive, produce more crops, make more money, and feed more people.

Unfortunately, when it comes to weight loss, there are no short cuts. Unsuccessful individuals keep searching for something that doesn't exist, and weight loss companies are all too happy to capitalize on this.

Combine this with the fact most people, especially ones who don't track there intakes, are really bad at estimating how much they are truly eating, a culture where cheap calorically dense extreme portions are ubiquitous, and a complete unwillingness to take responsibility for ones actions and you have exhibit A: the obesity epidemic.

grinning_chick

cmtigger wrote: »

rainbowbow wrote: »

Someone mentioned the 60's. Can i just say, atleast back then when companies were trying to sell you something they still provided you (somewhat) reasonable information.

Well, not all vintage info is good. I have a 1940's cookbook that has similar menus but recommends to use mineral oil in place of the oil in dressings and mayonnaise.

Mineral oil is a great laxative. Probably no one back then on such a diet was as obsessed with their bowels as Americans are today on current diets sans the recommendation, based on the commercials aired.