Is Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) Considered to Be Effective for Use

question 87

Multiple Choice

Is conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) considered to be effective for use as a weight-loss supplement?

• A) No, the current body of research has determined that it is ineffective.
• B) Studies in animals were promising, but results of human studies have been inconsistent.
• C) Yes, the current body of research has established its safety and effectiveness.
• D) CLA is effective for small loss of body weight.

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Definitions:

Homogeneous Oligopoly

A market structure where a few firms offer products or services that are similar and thus, highly substitutable.

Identical Cost

A scenario in which all firms in a market face the same costs of production, leading to uniform pricing strategies.

Demand Curves

A curve representing the correlation between the amount of a product consumers are ready to purchase and its price, assuming other factors remain constant.

Zero-Sum Game

In game theory, a game in which the gains (+) and losses (−) add up to zero; one party’s gain equals the other party’s loss. A strategic interaction (game) between two or more parties (players) in which the winners’ gains exactly offset the losers’ losses so that the gains and losses sum to zero.