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HMS, HAG EQ-Bank 34 MC

A weight loss supplement advertisement states "Lose 10kg in 7 days without diet or exercise - doctors don't want you to know this secret!" Which combination of warning signs indicates this product should be avoided?

  1. Unrealistic promises, conspiracy claims and lack of effort required
  2. The product targets weight loss rather than general wellness
  3. The advertisement uses specific numbers and timeframes
  4. The product is marketed as a supplement rather than prescription medication
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  • A is correct: Unrealistic promises, conspiracy theories and “no effort” claims are major red flags.

Other Options:

  • B is incorrect: Weight loss products can be legitimate when properly evidence-based.
  • C is incorrect: Specific numbers alone don’t indicate poor products if realistic.
  • D is incorrect: Supplement classification doesn’t automatically indicate unreliable products.

Filed Under: Being a critical health consumer Tagged With: Band 4, smc-5483-17-Accuracy and credibility

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