Question

"Rapid Rise" is a health drink for teenagers, was advertised with the claim that regular consumption of the drink over a two-month period would lead to a four-inch rise in height. This claim was not grounded in laboratory research or even seen in most of its users. This act of making scientifically unsubstantiated health claims about a product is a violation of the ________.

Answer 1

Answer:

Nutrition Labeling and Education Act

Explanation:

"Rapid Rise" is a health drink for teenagers, was advertised with the claim that regular consumption of the drink over a two-month period would lead to a four-inch rise in height. This claim was not grounded in laboratory research or even seen in most of its users. This act of making scientifically unsubstantiated health claims about a product is a violation of the NUTRITION LABELING AND EDUCATION ACT.

The Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 (NLEA) provides food and drugs agency with specific authority to require nutrition labeling of most foods regulated by the Agency and to require that all nutrient content claims that is 'high fiber', 'low fat', etc. and health claims be consistent with agency regulations.