Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)Testimonials for weight loss supplements are usually based on scientific evidence.
• B)In general,commercial (*.com)Internet web sites are reliable sources of scientifically-based nutrition information.
• C)Promoters of nutrition misinformation often exploit the general public's mistrust of scientists.
• D)The First Amendment to the U.S.Constitution guarantees the right of consumers to be protected from health misinformation.

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Definitions:

Ghrelin

A hormone produced in the stomach that stimulates appetite and signals the brain to increase food intake.

Genetics

The branch of biology that studies heredity.

Variations

Variations refer to differences or deviations in the characteristics of an organism, or in any other measured data, from those typical of the species or the norm.

Fertility Drugs

Medications used to increase the chances of conceiving by stimulating ovulation or correcting hormonal imbalances.