A health claim is:

• A. A statement indicating a relationship between a food substance or dietary supplement and reduced risk of a disease or health-related condition
• B. A general statement about the calories in a product
• C. A claim that a product has no fat
• D. A statement about the color of packaging

Answer: (A)

Health claims describe a relationship between a food substance or dietary supplement and reduced risk of a disease or health-related condition. That is exactly what the correct choice states, linking what you eat or take to a potential health benefit. The other options talk about calories, fat content, or packaging appearance, which are not health claims because they don’t describe a health benefit or disease risk reduction. Health claims are meant to convey a specific health benefit and are regulated to ensure they’re supported by evidence.