A Team of Scientists Extracts a Chemical That They Call

question 21

Multiple Choice

A team of scientists extracts a chemical that they call "Zombia" from the leaves of a common houseplant.One of the scientists would like to market Zombia as a dietary supplement because it makes people sleepy,when it is injected into them.Based on this information,Zombia

• A)cannot be marketed as a dietary supplement.
• B)can be marketed as a dietary supplement because it is from a plant.
• C)cannot be marketed as a dietary supplement because its source is widespread in nature.
• D)can be marketed as a dietary supplement,but only if it is promoted as a conventional food item.

---

Definitions:

Brown-bag Lunch

An informal meeting or training session during lunchtime where participants bring their own food.

Wellness Program

An organized initiative aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles among employees or members of an organization.

Defined Benefit

A type of pension plan in which an employer promises a specified monthly benefit upon retirement, which is predetermined by a formula based on the employee's earnings history, tenure of service, and age.

Employee Retirement Income Security Act

A federal law that sets standards for pension and health plans to provide protection for individuals in these plans.