Which of the Following Statements Is Untrustworthy or Misleading Because

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is untrustworthy or misleading because it contains a "red flag" of unreliable nutrition-related information?

• A) People who have concerns about health-related products or treatments should be skeptical to avoid being cheated out of their money.
• B) People who have cancer should take vitamin C pills because the pills have been clinically proven to cure cancer.
• C) People who have complaints about false or misleading health claims should report them to the Federal Trade Commission.
• D) People who have questions about medical conditions should seek answers from practitioners who have had the proper training and licensing.

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Definitions:

Pitting Edema

A condition characterized by swelling in the body's tissues, which, when pressed, leaves a pit or dent that takes time to fill back in.

Heart Failure

A condition where the heart is unable to pump sufficiently to maintain blood flow to meet the body's needs.

Venous Stasis

A condition in which the flow of blood through the veins is slowed, often leading to swelling and varicose veins.

Senile Angiomas

Small, cherry-red spots on the skin, resulting from blood vessels dilating, typically appearing in older adults.