Deception in weight-loss advertising: Newspaper use of press releases issued by the Federal Trade Commission

Deception in weight-loss advertising: Newspaper use of press releases issued by the Federal Trade Commission

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulates advertising associated with dietary supplements, acting for consumers in cases of deception. This study examines the extent to which regional and national newspapers responded to 177 FTC press releases about deceptive claims associated with weight-loss su...

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