Snake Oil or Solid Science?

1. Caveat Emptor is a Latin term meaning ___.

2. When it comes to nutrition and health claims, ____ is the best protection of your well-being and your bank account.

3. Approved health claims include those relating to ____.

4. A product can claim to be a "good source" of a nutrient.

5. A structure/function claim can address a product's effect on a specific disease.

6. Use of impressive medical terminology is a sign of a credible food product claim.

7. The American Heart Association has developed a food certification program that grants the ____.

8. The Whole Grain Stamp is issued by the Wheat Foods Council.

9. The U.S. government has official standards for products that claim to be gluten-free.

10. Just a century ago, manufacturers might have included ____ as an ingredient in foods.

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*1. Caveat Emptor* is a Latin term meaning ___.**
Cave Employees Welcome Spend Money Here Avoid at All Cost Let the Buyer Beware
2. When it comes to nutrition and health claims, ____ is the best protection of your well-being and your bank account.
cynicism naiveté knowledge open-mindedness
3. Approved health claims include those relating to ____.
nutrition content weight loss all-natural benefits all of the above
4. A product can claim to be a "good source" of a nutrient.
True False
5. A structure/function claim can address a product's effect on a specific disease.
True False
6. Use of impressive medical terminology is a sign of a credible food product claim.
True False
7. The American Heart Association has developed a food certification program that grants the ____.
Happy Heart Seal Broken Heart Stamp Heart-Check Mark none of the above
8. The Whole Grain Stamp is issued by the Wheat Foods Council.
True False
9. The U.S. government has official standards for products that claim to be gluten-free.
True False
10. Just a century ago, manufacturers might have included ____ as an ingredient in foods.
coal tar boric acid grass seed all of the above

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