Question 9 • FL-8500355-Nutrition and Wellness (IS)
Ian and his little brother are watching a show when a commercial for a new drug comes on. The commercial shows a happy couple walking in a field and discusses how the drug helps people live a longer, happier life. Then, it begins to list side effects of the drug that seem to last longer than the commercial itself! Ian’s brother asks why the company would want to list all the bad things that could happen if someone takes their product. What is the BEST answer to this question?
Answer
A
The drug company thinks that most people won’t worry about the side effects of the drug.
B
The television station has required that the company warn people about their product.
C
The drug company is concerned about public health and wants people to be informed.
D
The government requires drug companies include this information in ads.
Explanation
Drug advertisements are required to tell viewers about important risks and side effects, not just the benefits. Listing the side effects helps people make informed decisions and is required by the government. So the best answer is that the government requires drug companies to include this information in ads.
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