Question

A dietary supplement with the statement "Vitamin K helps support normal blood clotting" on the label is making a

A. Health claim
B. Nutrient claim
C. Structure/function claim
D. Qualified health claim

Answer 1

The statement "Vitamin K helps support normal blood clotting" on a dietary supplement label is making a structure/function claim.

Structure/function claims describe the role of a nutrient or dietary ingredient intended to affect the normal structure or function of the human body, such as maintaining healthy blood clotting in the case of vitamin K. Unlike health claims, structure/function claims do not require pre-approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but the FDA does regulate them. The label for products with structure/function claims must also include a disclaimer stating that the product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Answer 2

The dietary supplement with the statement "Vitamin K helps support normal blood clotting" on the label is making a structure/function claim.

Step-by-step explanation:

The dietary supplement with the statement "Vitamin K helps support normal blood clotting" on the label is making a Structure/function claim.

A structure/function claim is a statement on the label that describes the role of a nutrient or dietary ingredient in maintaining normal structure or function in the body. These claims do not require FDA approval but must carry a disclaimer that they are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.