Which of the following statements about health claims is false?
A. Health claims include language that certain nutrients "may" or "might" impact a specific aspect of health.
B. Health claims are approved by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
C. Health claims are approved only if there is significant scientific agreement supporting a relationship between consuming a certain nutrient and prevention of a certain chronic disease.
D. Approved health claims can be listed by food manufacturers on food labels.
Answer: B
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