Rapid Rise is a health drink targeted at teenagers. Their advertisement campaign claims that regular consumption of the drink over a two-month period leads to a four-inch increase in height. However, this claim is not substantiated by laboratory research and has not been proven in most of its users. This act of making scientifically unsubstantiated health claims about one's product is likely to be a violation of the ________.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA) requires that all claims about the health benefits of a product be based on scientific evidence. Making unsubstantiated health claims, as described in the scenario, would likely violate the NLEA's regulations regarding the accuracy of health-related statements on product labeling and advertising.

Rapid Rise Is a Health Drink Targeted at Teenagers