A federal agency ordered a fast food chain to stop running ads with false claims that its fried chicken is compatible with certain weight loss programs. Which agency had the authority to issue this order?
A) the Federal Trade Commission
B) the Food and Drug Administration
C) the Consumer Product Safety Commission
D) the Environmental Protection Agency
E) the American Marketing Association

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is responsible for regulating advertising and marketing claims to ensure that they are truthful and not misleading. Therefore, it would have the authority to order a fast food chain to stop running ads with false claims about their product's compatibility with certain weight loss programs. The Food and Drug Administration (B), Consumer Product Safety Commission (C), and Environmental Protection Agency (D) have different areas of regulatory responsibility and would not have the authority in this case. The American Marketing Association (E) is a professional organization for marketers and does not have regulatory authority.

A Federal Agency Ordered a Fast Food Chain to Stop