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Cutting out gluten and high-fructose corn syrup helping with weight loss are two such myths that are commonly heard. Late night eating causing weight gain is also a common myth.<\/p>\n<p>Key Takeaways:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"takeaways\">\n<li id=\"takeaway1\">According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, sucrose is made up of 50% fructose and 50% glucose, while HFCS is made up of 55% fructose and 45% glucose.<\/li>\n<li id=\"takeaway2\">Calorie-wise they are exactly identical, both containing 4 calories per gram.<\/li>\n<li id=\"takeaway3\">And in studies that compare the effects of HFCS with sucrose, HFCS and sucrose have no significant metabolic or endocrine response differences or differences in health-related effects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"quote\">&#8220;Myth: Proteins are made up of different combinations of 20 amino acids.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"source\">https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?rct=j&#038;sa=t&#038;url=http:\/\/www.9news.com\/news\/health\/common-nutrition-myths\/363001127&#038;ct=ga&#038;cd=CAIyGjY3NzEzYzg1MjE0ZjUwYzU6Y29tOmVuOlVT&#038;usg=AFQjCNFhc5aUZspHA0Jo_x20DYCW-qzcQQ<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the rate of obesity at an all-time high, there is a huge market for diet supplements and advice. 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