The nutrition class is learning about food supplements. The nurse notes that several individuals in the class need more instruction on how food supplements are regulated by the U.S
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) when which of the following is heard? A) The FDA regulates dietary supplements as herbs.
B) The FDA regulates dietary supplements as drugs.
C) The FDA regulates dietary supplements as foods.
D) The FDA regulates dietary supplements as over-the-counter medications.
C
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In the United States, dietary supplements are regulated by the FDA as foods.
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A study design requires face-to-face interviewing between the study participants and the researcher. What is the highest level of privacy that can be assured for data in this study?
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1. "You have a decreased amount of fat body weight." 2. "You have reduced kidney blood flow." 3. "You have increased liver blood flow." 4. "Your stomach is slower at emptying."