Would the Statement, "Calcium Builds Strong Bones" Be Allowed to Appear

question 24

Multiple Choice

Would the statement, "Calcium builds strong bones" be allowed to appear on a dietary supplement label?

• A) This statement is a health claim and such claims are not allowed.
• B) This statement is a therapeutic claim and such claims are not allowed.
• C) This statement is a therapeutic claim and such claims are allowed.
• D) This statement is a health claim and such claims are allowed.

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Definitions:

Reliability

The measure of the probability that a system or component functions without failure under specified conditions for a specified period of time.

Functionality

Refers to the range of operations that can be performed by a product or a system.

Components Connected

Describes parts or elements that are linked or joined together within a system or structure.

Reliability

The degree to which a system or component consistently performs its intended function under specified conditions over time.