Which of the following is true of dietary supplements?
a) They are used to cure, treat, or prevent disease.
b) They are food additives.
c) They do not require safety testing before entering the market.
d) They are drugs.
Answer is c) They do not require safety testing before entering the market. (Federal law does not require dietary supplements to be proven safe to FDA's satisfaction.)
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