Question: How much money is wasted on fraudulent health products each year in the US?A.thousands of dollarsB.millions of dollarsC.billions of dollarsD.trillions of dollars Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Answer: C

Question: Using evidence to dispel myths or false beliefs is one way to move closer to evidence-based practice. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Answer: TRUE

Question: Which of the following is the BEST way to ensure you are receiving the best possible nutrition?A.eating whole grains every morning and eveningB.reducing the amount of salt and sugar in foodsC.eating a wide variety of foodsD.using olive oil instead of butter for cooking Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Answer: C

Question: Products approved by the FDA are completely without risk. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Answer: FALSE

Question: You should be worried about the safety of a healthcare product if you see which of the following claims made?A.FDA approved!B.Miracle cure!C.Scientifically tested!D.Effective in double-blind study! Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Answer: B

Question: One responsibility of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research is to work with product marketers. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Answer: FALSE

Question: Which of the following is a reason that a drug may not receive FDA approval?A.The drug is made in a foreign country.B.The drug is unavailable in some places.C.The drug is expensive.D.The drug is ineffective. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Answer: D

Question: Doing sit-ups will not reduce belly fat because __________.A.sit-ups do not burn enough calories to reduce fatB.anaerobic exercises do not utilize fatsC.sit-ups are difficult to perform regularly enough to reduce belly fatD.dieting is the only way to reduce belly fat Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Answer: A

Question: The way a chef prepares a food dish affects __________.A.how many nutrients are actually in a dishB.the number of calories in a dishC.the amount of dressing and garnish on a dishD.all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Answer: D

Question: It is ultimately up to the buyer to avoid fraud. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Answer: TRUE

Question: A fallacy is a __________.A.type of medical breakthrough that is commonly accepted after FDA testingB.false or mistaken idea often based on illogical or invalid reasoning and factsC.pill that does not contain any medicine, used to conduct double-blind studiesD.medical professional who has been trained to investigate all types of medical fraud Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Answer: B

Question: Product testimonials are very reliable. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Answer: FALSE

Question: Some people think that a low-carbohydrate diet is healthy. Which of the following statements is the most likely reason for that fallacy? A.Many people are able to lose weight with the diet.B.Many people have reported improved overall health after using the diet.C.Scientists think that the diet can help people live longer.D.Scientists have published studies touting benefits to overall wellness. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Answer: A