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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
atural,\ it means it is better for you.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each statement based on food safety and nutrition knowledge:

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

• Explanation: Rinsing raw meat/poultry/seafood can spread bacteria (like Salmonella, E. coli) to other surfaces (cross - contamination). The correct way is to cook thoroughly, not rinse. So this is a myth.

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

• Explanation: Soap/detergent residues can be harmful if ingested. Fruits/vegetables should be washed with plain water (and a brush for firm produce). So this is a myth.

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

• Explanation: Freezing slows bacterial growth but does not kill most harmful bacteria (e.g., Listeria can survive freezing). Cooking is needed to kill them. So this is a myth.

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

• Explanation: Frozen fruits/vegetables are often flash - frozen at peak ripeness, retaining nutrients. Fresh food can lose nutrients over time (e.g., if stored). So “always” is false—this is a myth.

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

• Explanation: “Natural” on labels has no strict regulatory definition for healthfulness (e.g., natural sugar is still sugar). So this is a myth.

Answer:

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1. Myth
2. Myth
3. Myth
4. Myth
5. Myth