A food manufacturer has included the following claim on the container label for a product: "Helps maintain normal iron levels.". If you were evaluating the claim, you would:
a. be suspicious because this is a structure-function claim requiring no advance approval.
b. know this is an accurate statement because it was reviewed before being put on the label.
c. know that the manufacturer has done
extensive research on the claim.
d. be aware that the FDA has done research on the manufacturer's claim.
e. be likely to recommend this product because of the obvious health benefits.
a
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