Bogus Claims

Posted on September 1, 2009

A part of an article from the Cooper Wellness Center newsletter that I received by email today:

“The Federal Trade Commission reports that more than half of all weight-loss ads make at least one false or unsubstantiated claim. They have developed a ‘red flag’ campaign to help guide consumers to screen out the following false claims:

Lose weight without diet and exercise

Eat ALL you want and still lose weight.

Never have to diet again.

Promotes a product that blocks fat, calories, carbohydrates, etc.

Safely lose more than 3 pounds a week.

This product works for everyone.

Lose weight by wearing something or rubbing in a cream, gel, etc.”

Should be pretty obvious, but I still see people suckered into stuff like this all the time. Be smart.