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Author Question: Which statement is true? a. Weight-loss products sold as supplements can be marketed without being ... (Read 58 times)

amal

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Which statement is true?
 a. Weight-loss products sold as supplements can be marketed without being tested for safety.
  b. You can trust an advertisement that promises safe, long-term weight loss.
  c. Xenical is a dietary supplement that was banned after it resulted in several deaths.
  d. Weight-loss product manufacturers almost never violate truth-in-advertising laws.

Question 2

Features of weight-loss ads that make false or misleading claims include all of the following EXCEPT:
 a. promise of rapid weight loss.
  b. use of testimonials.
  c. promise of an inexpensive product.
  d. promise of long-term weight loss.


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cam1229

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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

c


amal

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Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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