There Are Many Diet Aids on the Market

question 167

Multiple Choice

There are many diet aids on the market. Some promise immediate weight loss without exercise or a change in diet. Each is accompanied by a testimonial from a satisfied user, but most also contain the statement, "Results may vary." Most likely this statement is included to prevent the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from requiring the dietary aid distributor to

• A) engage in self-regulation.
• B) engage in comparative advertising.
• C) issue an advertising injunction.
• D) guarantee truth in advertising.
• E) run corrective advertising.

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