According to the FDA, a food label that reads "improves memory" is an example of a ____.

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A structure-function claim describes the role of a nutrient or dietary ingredient in maintaining normal structure or function in humans. The claim "improves memory" describes the function of the product, and is an example of a structure-function claim. Health claims describe a relationship between a food, food component, or dietary supplement ingredient, and reducing the risk of a disease or health-related condition. Daily Value claims are nutrient content claims that describe the amount of a nutrient in a food. Qualified health claims describe a link between a food or food component and a reduced risk of a disease or health-related condition, but are not as well-supported as health claims. Unsupported claims are statements that are not backed by scientific evidence.

According to the FDA, a Food Label That Reads "Improves