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Chapter 19
Dietary Supplements
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Nutrition
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06/25/2016

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What is a health claim in the context of dietary supplements? What is an example?
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A health claim requires significant scientific agreement and must be authorized by the FDA. An example would be "calcium may reduce the risk of osteoporosis".
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What is a structure/function claim in the context of dietary supplements? What is an example?
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A structure/function claim describes the role of a substance intended to maintain the structure or function of the body and does not require FDA approval. An example would be "calcium for bone and colon health"
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What is the role of the FTC in regulating diet supplements?
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The FTC regulates ADVERTISING of dietary supplements
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What are good manufacturing practices intended to ensure in the context of dietary supplements?
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They ensure that the product contains which it purports to contain (including ingredient, purity, strength, and composition)
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What are the differences in reporting between serious and nonserious adverse events in terms of dietary supplements?
Definition
Serious adverse event reports are publicly available for healthcare professionals to review. Nonserious adverse events are NOT publicly reported.
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