Question: Describe how fallacies can be created and spread.

Answer: Fallacies can be created and spread by people or companies who want to sell a product to make money. Fallacies can also be created and spread intentionally or unintentionally by people who have misunderstood a concept.

Question: Identify cures that the government does not regulate.

Answer: The government does not regulate natural cures like cupping, homeopathy, magnet therapy, immunization scares, and HIV/AIDS “cures.”

Question: Which of the following statements does NOT describe a fraudulent health product?

A.

It has been proven safe and effective.

B.

It wastes billions of consumer dollars.

C.

It can cause serious injuries.

D.

It can delay proper treatment.

Answer: A.

It has been proven safe and effective.

Question: Which of the following statements led to the myth that men suffer from heart disease more often than women?

A.

Women are generally healthier than men.

B.

Heart disease is more fatal in men.

C.

Hospitals treat women differently.

D.

Women show different symptoms than men.

Answer: D.

Women show different symptoms than men.

Question: Describe the role of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Answer: The role of the Food and Drug Administration is to assure the safety, effectiveness, and security of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, food supply, cosmetics, and dietary supplements. The FDA also regulates tobacco products.

Question: Besides the FDA, what are some other organizations that supply health information to the public?

Answer: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Cancer Institute, National Women’s Health Information Center, American Public Health Association, Consumer Reports, and American Cancer Society are some organizations that supply health information to the public.

Question: Which organ is in the most immediate danger of being harmed by a low-carbohydrate diet?

A.

liver

B.

heart

C.

lungs

D.

kidneys

Answer: D.

kidneys

Question: Describe some actions people should take to avoid being tricked by health frauds.

Answer: To avoid being tricked by health frauds, people should be skeptical, listen carefully, use proper research skills, and check with medical professionals.

Question: Describe factors than can make dishes in restaurants have variable nutritional values.

Answer:

Question: The Internet is the main tool marketers use to sell fraudulent products.

Answer: True