Before the Pure Food and Drug Act Was Passed, It

question 246

True/False

Before the Pure Food and Drug Act was passed, it was assumed that the common law and the warning "let the buyer beware" would take care of consumers.

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Definitions:

Obesity

A medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have a negative effect on health.

Communicable Disease

Illnesses caused by viruses, bacteria, or other pathogens that can be spread directly or indirectly from one person to another.

Nonsmokers

Individuals who do not engage in the activity of smoking tobacco products.

Noncommunicable Diseases

Chronic diseases not passed from person to person, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.