The government agency that enforces consumer protection laws by investigating false or misleading health-related claims is the ________.
A. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
B. Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
C. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
D. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Answer: A
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