Dealing with Consumer Issues Answers

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The way a chef prepares a food dish affects __________.

A
how many nutrients are actually in a dish
B
the number of calories in a dish
C
the amount of dressing and garnish on a dish
D
all of the above
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Doing sit-ups will not reduce belly fat because __________.

A
sit-ups do not burn enough calories to reduce fat
B
anaerobic exercises do not utilize fats
C
sit-ups are difficult to perform regularly enough to reduce belly fat
D
dieting is the only way to reduce belly fat
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You should be worried about the safety of a healthcare product if you see which of the following claims made?

A
FDA approved!
B
Miracle cure!
C
Scientifically tested!
D
Effective in double-blind study!
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One responsibility of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research is to work with product marketers. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is a reason that a drug may not receive FDA approval?

A
The drug is made in a foreign country.
B
The drug is unavailable in some places.
C
The drug is expensive.
D
The drug is ineffective.
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Using evidence to dispel myths or false beliefs is one way to move closer to evidence-based practice. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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It is ultimately up to the buyer to avoid fraud. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Product testimonials are very reliable. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Some people think that a low-carbohydrate diet is healthy. Which of the following statements is the most likely reason for that fallacy?

A
Many people are able to lose weight with the diet.
B
Many people have reported improved overall health after using the diet.
C
Scientists think that the diet can help people live longer.
D
Scientists have published studies touting benefits to overall wellness.
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A fallacy is a __________.

A
type of medical breakthrough that is commonly accepted after FDA testing
B
false or mistaken idea often based on illogical or invalid reasoning and facts
C
pill that does not contain any medicine, used to conduct double-blind studies
D
medical professional who has been trained to investigate all types of medical fraud

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