Which of the following statements is a health claim that the FDA allows on a food package?
A)"Vitamin C reduces the risk of the common cold by 50%."
B)"Foods that contain dietary fiber,vitamin A,or vitamin C may reduce the risk of cancer.Although a serving of our creamed broccoli has 7 grams of fat,it is an excellent source of fiber and vitamins A and C."
C)"Drinking whole milk adds calcium and vitamin D to your diet.These nutrients are essential for strengthening bones."
D)"While many factors affect heart disease,diets low in saturated fat may reduce the risk of this disease."

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The statement in D is a qualified health claim that the FDA allows on food packages. It states that diets low in saturated fat may reduce the risk of heart disease, but it does not make an absolute claim or state that the food product will prevent or treat the disease. Statements A and B make specific health claims that have not been sufficiently substantiated by scientific evidence, and statement C is a nutrient content claim that does not make a health claim.

Which of the Following Statements Is a Health Claim That