Q: What are some clues to weight loss fraud?


 A: It is important for consumers to be wary of claims that sound too good to be true. When it comes to weight-loss schemes, consumers should be particularly skeptical of claims containing words and phrases like:

easy
effortless
guaranteed
miraculous
magical
breakthrough
new discovery
mysterious
exotic
secret
exclusive
ancient

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Source: Excerpted from FDA/FTC/NAAG Brochure 1992: The Facts about Weight Loss Products and Programs

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