Consumer Issues Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Describe how fallacies can be created and spread.

Fallacies can be created and spread by people or companies who want to sell a product to make money. Fallacies can also be created and spread intentionally or unintentionally by people who have misunderstood a concept.

Identify cures that the government does not regulate.

The government does not regulate natural cures like cupping, homeopathy, magnet therapy, immunization scares, and HIV/AIDS 'cures.'

Which of the following statements does NOT describe a fraudulent health product? A. It has been proven safe and effective. B. It wastes billions of consumer dollars. C. It can cause serious injuries. D. It can delay proper treatment.

It has been proven safe and effective. (correct)

It can delay proper treatment.

It can cause serious injuries.

It wastes billions of consumer dollars.

Which of the following statements led to the myth that men suffer from heart disease more often than women? A. Women are generally healthier than men. B. Heart disease is more fatal in men. C. Hospitals treat women differently. D. Women show different symptoms than men.

Women show different symptoms than men. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the role of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The role of the Food and Drug Administration is to assure the safety, effectiveness, and security of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, food supply, cosmetics, and dietary supplements. The FDA also regulates tobacco products. Signup and view all the answers

Besides the FDA, what are some other organizations that supply health information to the public?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Cancer Institute, National Women's Health Information Center, American Public Health Association, Consumer Reports, and American Cancer Society are some organizations that supply health information to the public. Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is in the most immediate danger of being harmed by a low-carbohydrate diet? A. liver B. heart C. lungs D. kidneys

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Describe some actions people should take to avoid being tricked by health frauds.

To avoid being tricked by health frauds, people should be skeptical, listen carefully, use proper research skills, and check with medical professionals. Signup and view all the answers

Describe factors that can make dishes in restaurants have variable nutritional values.

Some factors that account for the varying nutritional values in restaurant dishes are using different amounts of ingredients than what is called for in the recipe; overcooking, which can reduce the vitamin content; substituting cooking oils, which can add or reduce the amount of calories and fat; and adjusting portion sizes, which may make them too large or too small. Signup and view all the answers

The Internet is the main tool marketers use to sell fraudulent products.

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Study Notes

Fallacies and Consumer Products

Fallacies can emerge from attempts by individuals or companies to sell products for profit.
Misunderstandings can also lead to unintentional spread of fallacies.

Unregulated Cures

Government does not oversee natural remedies such as:
- Cupping
- Homeopathy
- Magnet therapy
- Immunization-related myths
- HIV/AIDS alternative cures

Fraudulent Health Products

A fraudulent health product is characterized by:
- Not being proven safe and effective.
- Potentially wasting billions of consumer dollars.
- Risks of serious injuries.
- Possibility of delaying appropriate medical treatment.

Heart Disease Myths

The misconception that men are more frequently affected by heart disease stems from:
- Women's different symptoms compared to men's symptoms.

Role of the FDA

The FDA ensures the safety, effectiveness, and security of:
- Drugs, vaccines, and medical devices.
- Food supply, cosmetics, and dietary supplements.
- Regulation of tobacco products is also included.

Health Information Organizations

Additional organizations providing public health information include:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- National Women's Health Information Center
- American Public Health Association
- Consumer Reports
- American Cancer Society

Risks of Low-Carbohydrate Diets

The kidneys are at the highest risk of harm from a low-carbohydrate diet.

Avoiding Health Frauds

To avoid health frauds, individuals should:
- Maintain skepticism and critically assess claims.
- Listen attentively to health information.
- Employ proper research techniques.
- Consult medical professionals for confirmation.

Nutritional Variability in Restaurants

Nutritional values of restaurant dishes vary due to:
- Different ingredient quantities used than those listed in recipes.
- Overcooking, which reduces vitamin levels.
- Substituting cooking oils that alter calorie and fat content.
- Portion size adjustments leading to excessively large or small servings.

Internet and Fraudulent Marketing

The internet serves as the primary tool for marketers to sell fraudulent health products.

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Description

This quiz focuses on understanding consumer issues, particularly how fallacies related to products can be created and spread. Additionally, it examines which natural cures are not regulated by the government. Test your knowledge on these important topics.