If a dietary supplement includes the word “natural” on the label, what can MOST likely be assumed about this product?

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Responses

The product supplies 50 percent of a person’s required daily vitamins.

The product supplies 50 percent of a person’s required daily vitamins.

The product is made with only certified organic ingredients.

The product is made with only certified organic ingredients.

The product does not contain any dangerous chemicals.

The product does not contain any dangerous chemicals.

Nothing; these products are not reviewed by the FDA.

Nothing; these products are not reviewed by the FDA.

The correct response is: Nothing; these products are not reviewed by the FDA.

To determine the most likely assumption about a dietary supplement that includes the word "natural" on the label, we can break down the options provided:

1. The product supplies 50 percent of a person's required daily vitamins.
There is no direct correlation between the word "natural" and the percentage of daily vitamins supplied by a supplement. The assumption that a product provides 50 percent of daily vitamins is unrelated to whether it is labeled as "natural."

2. The product is made with only certified organic ingredients.
While the term "natural" often suggests a product is made with ingredients from natural sources, it does not guarantee that it is "certified organic." The assumption of being made with certified organic ingredients goes beyond the information provided.

3. The product does not contain any dangerous chemicals.
Although the term "natural" generally implies the absence of artificial substances, it does not necessarily ensure the absence of dangerous chemicals. The assumption that the product is free from dangerous chemicals cannot be made solely based on the presence of the word "natural" on the label.

4. Nothing; these products are not reviewed by the FDA.
This option suggests that the products with the word "natural" on the label are not reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). While it is true that dietary supplements are not extensively regulated by the FDA, the assumption that "nothing" can be assumed about the product based on the term "natural" is too general.

Overall, based solely on the information provided, it is not possible to make a definitive assumption about the product that includes the word "natural" on the label. It is important to evaluate the specific ingredients, certifications, and claims made by the supplement manufacturer to gain a better understanding of its qualities.