Chapter 9: Reading Notes

Describe requirements for listing ingredients on the label.

• listed in descending order by weight

Explain how the Nutrition Facts label can help consumers make better food choices.

Give examples of an unqualified health claim and a qualified health claim.

• unqualified health claim - supported by significant scientific agreement

• qualified health claim - FFood/food component is not strong enough to meet SSA or authoritative standards

Describe how the regulation and marketing of dietary supplements differ from regulation and marketing of drugs.

• FDA does not require proof that the supplements are safe or effective

• warnings are not required

• self self-prescribed

Suggest precautions supplement users should take to limit the potential for adverse effects.

• evaluate the benefits

• Natural does not mean safe

• discuss with a physician

• take in small doses

• avoid when pregnanf

• etc.

Discuss the use of cannabidiol.

• promtes a clam-like feeling, aiding in pain and anxiety