As of 2010, manufacturers of dietary supplements must
A. provide information to consumers about the risks and side effects of dietary supplements
B. show that the purity, strength, and composition of these products have been tested and that the labels are accurate descriptions of the contents
C. claim benefits with respect to the diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of uncommon conditions or diseases
D. state that dietary supplements can be taken with or without a physician's recommendation
Ans: B. show that the purity, strength, and composition of these products have been tested and that the labels are accurate descriptions of the contents
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