Nutrition Labeling and Claims Are Intended to Provide Consumers with Information

question 79

Short Answer

Nutrition labeling and claims are intended to provide consumers with information to aid them in the selection of a healthy diet aimed at reducing risk of premature illness and death due to diet-related chronic diseases. Insufficient labeling is a violation of which act?
Food and Drug Act
Weights and Measures Act
Advertising and Packaging Act
Textile Labeling Act
Consumer Protection Act

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Definitions:

Spending Power

The ability of an individual or entity to purchase goods and services, influenced by income, savings, and credit availability.

Corporate Political Speech

Expressions by corporations regarding political issues or candidates, protected under certain legal frameworks to varying degrees.

First Amendment

An amendment to the United States Constitution that protects various rights, including freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government.

Privileges and Immunities Clause

A provision in the U.S. Constitution that prevents a state from treating citizens of other states in a discriminatory manner.