Which of the Following Statements Is Untrustworthy or Misleading Because

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is untrustworthy or misleading because it contains a "red flag" of unreliable nutrition-related information?

• A)People who have complaints about false or misleading health claims should report them to the Federal Trade Commission.
• B)People who have cancer should take vitamin C pills because the pills have been clinically proven to cure cancer.
• C)People who have questions about medical conditions should seek answers from practitioners who have had the proper training and licensing.
• D)People who have concerns about health-related products or treatments should be skeptical to avoid being cheated out of their money.

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