Practice Evaluating Claims For Dietary Supplements (6.3.II) - Evaluating Health Information and Consumer Choices
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Evaluating Claims for Dietary Supplements

Practice - Evaluating Claims for Dietary Supplements

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What should you check first when considering a dietary supplement?

💡 Hint: Think about your current eating habits.

Question 2 Easy

What does 'third-party testing' mean?

💡 Hint: Look for seals of certification on the packaging.

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Question 1

Why is it important to assess if a supplement is necessary?

To get more nutrients
Because they can be harmful
They are always beneficial

💡 Hint: Remember, too much of a good thing can be bad.

Question 2

True or False: Third-party testing ensures that a supplement is safe and effective.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what third-party testing means.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A new weight-loss supplement claims to help you lose five pounds a week without dieting. Discuss the questions you should ask about this product before purchasing.

💡 Hint: Remember to be skeptical and ask what evidence supports this claim.

Challenge 2 Hard

Research a specific dietary supplement, detailing its claimed benefits and the evidence supporting it. Are the claims scientifically backed?

💡 Hint: Focus on finding scientific literature that evaluates the supplement.

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