A product featuring a qualified health claim on its label:
a. must have the highest degree of scientific support for that claim.
b. must provide an insert with a detailed explanation of the scientific support backing the claim.
c. cannot be sold.
d. must bear a statement explaining the degree of scientific evidence backing the claim.
Question 2
Which of the following health claims linking nutrients and food constituents to disease is not reliable?
a. calcium reduces osteoporosis risk
b. zinc enhances immune system response
c. folate reduces neural tube defects risk
d. vegetables reduce cancer risk
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