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WorksheetsHealth Fraud Awareness
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is a common tactic used by companies to sell fraudulent weight loss supplements?
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?
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?
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
