The 1994 Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act states that:
a. all supplements should undergo scientific testing to demonstrate safety and effectiveness.
b. all ingredients marketed as supplements before 1994 are assumed to be safe.
c. the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must approve all ingredients sold as dietary supplements.
d. dietary supplements should be classified as over-the-counter drugs.
Answer: b. all ingredients marketed as supplements before 1994 are assumed to be safe.
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