Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A. It has been estimated that 5 billion dollars a year are spent on questionable health practices in the United States.
B. Many questionable products are advertised by currently popular personalities and are expensive when compared to equivalent nutrients obtained from ordinary food.
C. The term quackery refers to a fake practitioner, as well as a worthless product.
D. Coaches may suggest to their athletes that certain food supplements are essential to success.
Answer: A
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