The FDA _____ test and monitor the safety of supplements consumed in the United States.Multiple choice question.does closelydoes not closely

The USP labeling of dietary supplements is _____.Multiple choice question.voluntaryrequired by law

The consumer is ultimately responsible for protecting himself when using dietary supplements because the ______ cannot regulate supplements as closely as it regulates drugs.Multiple choice question.DHHSFDAEPAUSDA

If you witness a commercial touting a weight loss drug that draws simplistic conclusions from a complex study and promises a quick fix, it is generally safe to assume that the product is ___________.Multiple choice question.safe for adultshealthy in moderationcrediblenot credible

The contents and purity of nutritional/dietary supplements are closely tested and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). True False

Which of the following statements about the US FDA are true? Select ALL that apply.Group of answer choicesThe FDA is responsible for ensuring that medications are both safe and effective before approvedThe FDA has legal authority to issue an Emergency Use Authorization for unapproved products to be used in an emergency situation when certain criteria are met and there are no adequate, approved and available alternativesThe only source of funding to the FDA is from the federal budgetOn average, fewer than 10% of investigational drugs ever make it past the valley of death during the drug development pipeline.