Which of the following is true about dietary supplements per the source?

• A. May carry structure-function claims
• B. Cannot carry any claims
• C. Must be premarket approved by FDA
• D. Not subject to FDA rules

Answer: (D)

The key idea is that dietary supplements operate under a different regulatory framework than drugs. They may carry structure-function claims—such as “supports immune health” or “helps maintain joint function”—as long as those claims are truthful and not disease-diagnostic, and they include the standard disclaimer that the FDA has not evaluated the claim and that the product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This type of claim is allowed because the manufacturer bears responsibility for safety and labeling, but the product does not require prior FDA approval before it is marketed.

Understanding the other options helps clarify the distinction: thinking these products cannot carry any claims or must be premarket approved would misstate the rules, and claiming they are not subject to FDA rules is also incorrect because they are regulated for safety and labeling, even though they don’t get premarket approval like drugs.