Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Dietary supplements do not need approval from the FDA before they are marketed.
• B) All supplements sold in the U.S. must contain the U.S.P. symbol.
• C) The liver is often the organ damaged by use of contaminated dietary supplements.
• D) No federal agency ensures the purity, safety, and quality of dietary supplements.

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