A nurse is teaching a class on nutrition and how to determine when a media report is credible by discussing potential terms that fraudulent products might use. What are some of those fraudulent terms? Select all that apply
A) New D) Time tested
B) Ancient formula E) Research proven
C) Breakthrough
A, B, C
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There are various red flags or "buzz words" that might signal a health or nutrient claim is fraudulent. They can include breakthrough, easy, enzymatic process, discovered in Europe, new, mysterious, quick, secret, absolutely safe, miraculous cure, ancient formula, and all natural.
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