Alan Is a 30-Year-Old Man Who Has Recently Lost 30

question 54

Multiple Choice

Alan is a 30-year-old man who has recently lost 30 pounds. He lost the excess weight by watching his diet and working out. He would like to lose the last ten pounds he gained through his 20s, most of which is in his abdominal area. Recently, he has become frustrated because his weight loss has slowed down. He has seen advertisements on the Internet and in several fitness magazines for a weight-loss supplement called Acai Berry Plus. The product ads state that the powerful antioxidants in the supplement will melt away abdominal fat and remove waste from the body while he sleeps. Alan is tempted to purchase the product in an attempt to quickly lose the last ten pounds. However, before he decides to purchase the Acai Berry Plus supplement, he learns that there are ingredients in the product he is unfamiliar with. The ingredients list declares the product contains ephedra, ginseng, coenzyme Q10, acai berry extract, chromium, potassium, caffeine, and wheat.
Upon closer review of the supplement's packaging, Alan notices a claim on the label that says, "Improves circulation!" This is an example of a(n) _____.

• A) nutrition claim
• B) health claim
• C) structure/function claim
• D) FDA disclaimer
• E) medical claim

---

Definitions:

Electronic Funds Transfer

The electronic transfer of money from one bank account to another, either within the same financial institution or across different institutions.

Net Sales

The sum of sales income left over after subtracting returns, compensations for damaged or missing items, and price reductions.

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a business by its customers for goods or services delivered but not yet paid for, often considered as an asset on the balance sheet.

Days' Sales Uncollected

A financial metric that measures the average number of days it takes for a company to collect payments from its credit sales.