Author Question: Mr. W, a 76-year-old client, comes to the clinic with an over-the-counter medication box with claims ... (Read 31 times)

ARLKQ · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

Mr. W, a 76-year-old client, comes to the clinic with an over-the-counter medication box with claims of improving joint health on the label. Since he has arthritis he is excited about trying this product, which he purchased over the internet.

The best response for the nurse would be: 1. Most food and dietary supplements are not tested by the FDA prior to sale and may contain harmful ingredients..
2. Products purchased over the Internet are probably safe..
3. Most food and dietary supplements are made from natural products and are OK to use..
4. If the label claims to promote healthy joints it must be true..

Question 2

When teaching clients how to correctly interpret food labels, it is important to stress that a product that is labeled as reduced fat can really mean:

1. The product may actually have more of different types of fat than similar products.
2. The product has less fat than a similar product, but still is high in fat.
3. The product has very low amounts of fat.
4. The product has less than the recommended daily requirement of fat.

blazinlyss · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Manufacturers of food and dietary supplements are not required by the FDA to submit evidence to support labeling claims. Clients should be encouraged to discuss the use of food and dietary supplements with their provider prior to use to avoid harmful ingredients or possible drug-drug interactions. Claiming that products are made from all natural ingredients does not ensure they are safe.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: Many consumers are confused by labeling claims on products. A product labeled as reduced fat has less fat than a similar product, but may still have a significant fat content. Less of an ingredient does not necessarily translate as little or none, only as less. References to the amount of fat contained in a product are in comparison to similar products and do not refer to the U.S. RDA.