Health Fraud Awareness

What is a common tactic used by companies to sell fraudulent weight loss supplements?

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• • Offering free samples

• Promising quick results without effort

• Providing scientific research

• Using celebrity endorsements

Which of the following is a red flag for a fake superfood product?

• Claims to cure multiple diseases

• Lists all ingredients clearly

• Has a reasonable price

• Provides customer service contact

What should you do if you suspect a product is a health fraud?

• Report it to the FDA

• Ignore it

• Share it with friends

• Buy it to test

What does the term “low-fat” on a food label mean?

• The product has no fat

• • The product has less than 3 grams of fat per serving

  
  

• The product is healthy

• The product has no sugar

Which part of the nutrition label shows the amount of sugar in a product?

• Serving size

• Total fat

• Total carbohydrates

• Protein

Why is it important to read the entire nutrition label and not just the front packaging?

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• To understand the actual nutritional content

• To see the brand name

• To find the price

• To check the color of the packaging

What is a reliable source to verify health claims made by a product?

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• • The product’s website

• • Social media influencers

• • FDA or NCCIH websites

• • Friends and family

Which of the following is NOT a reliable way to verify health claims?

• Checking scientific studies

• Looking for FDA approval

• Reading customer reviews on the product’s website

• Consulting a healthcare professional

What should you look for in a scientific study to verify a health claim?

• The study’s publication date

• The study’s sample size and methodology

• The study’s funding source

• All of the above