Discuss the reasons why American society today spends large sums of money annually on nutritional supplements and dietary plans that have little or no basis in scientific fact
These products are manufactured because consumers are looking for solutions to health problems. Consumer demand and the profits that result from meeting that demand drive the availability of fraudulent products and services. Other reasons for consumer demand are listed below:
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Many people believe what they want to hear.
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People tend to believe what they see in print.
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Promotional materials sound scientific and true.
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The products offer solutions to important problems that have few or no solutions in orthodox health care.
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Promotional materials often appeal to people who are disenchanted with traditional medical care, fear the side effects of medications, or want a "natural" remedy.
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Laws that govern truth in advertising are often not enforced.
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New bogus products and services find a ready market because existing bogus products and services don't work.
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