ASAP An ad for a weight-loss supplement claims that people who use the supplement will lose 20 pounds in one month. This is based on a study conducted by the company. A statement in the fine print explains that the claims have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Which concern does this advertising raise?

A- If the supplement has not been evaluated by the FDA, it might not be safe.

B- Claims that are tested by many companies might still be biased.

C- Claims that show the dramatic results of the supplement cannot produce those results.

D- Claims that are tested only by the company selling the supplement are probably false.

A

Explanation:

Based on the information provided in this scenario it can be said that this advertisement would raise concern since the supplement has not been evaluated by the FDA, it might not be safe. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is in charge of making sure that products are 100% safe for the end consumer before a product hits store shelves. A product such as the one being advertise may actually be harmful since it has not yet been approved by the FDA. Also advertisement companies' goals are to make people aware of the product and convince them to buy it, therefore they can twist and spin actual facts in order to accomplish those goals.