Weight-Loss Product Advertising
2014-06-17T17:00:16-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNzZmXC8yMDE0MDYxNzE3MjIxNjAwM19oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Witnesses testified on ways to protect consumers from false and deceptive advertising of weight-loss products. Dr. Mehmet Oz defended the language and diet products featured on his television show. Dr. Oz acknowledged lawmakers' concerns but said that he believes in the products he promotes. He also said he informed viewers that the products were not long term solutions to maintaing a healthy weight. The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Mary K. Engle also testified.
Witnesses testified on ways to protect consumers from false and deceptive advertising of weight-loss products. Dr. Mehmet Oz defended the… read more
Witnesses testified on ways to protect consumers from false and deceptive advertising of weight-loss products. Dr. Mehmet Oz defended the language and diet products featured on his television show. Dr. Oz acknowledged lawmakers' concerns but said that he believes in the products he promotes. He also said he informed viewers that the products were not long term solutions to maintaing a healthy weight. The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Mary K. Engle also testified. close
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