Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Dietary supplements include fish oil,glucosamine,echinacea,and flaxseed oil.
B)The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 allows manufacturers to classify dietary supplements as foods.
C)A megadose is an amount of a vitamin or mineral that greatly exceeds the recommended amount of the nutrient.
D)In order for a dietary supplement to be on the market,all research studies on the supplement must show a beneficial effect on health.

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This statement is false. The FDA does not require all research studies on a dietary supplement to show a beneficial effect on health before it can be on the market. The responsibility falls on the manufacturers to provide evidence of safety and efficacy.

Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE