Lose weight without diet or exercise!
Getting to a healthy weight takes work. Take a pass on any product that promises miraculous results without the effort. The only thing you’ll lose is money.
Lose weight no matter how much you eat of your favorite foods!
Beware of any product that claims that you can eat all the high-calorie food you want and still lose weight. Losing weight requires sensible food choices. Filling up on healthy vegetables and fruits can make it easier to say no to fattening sweets and snacks.
Lose weight permanently! Never diet again!
Even if you’re successful in taking off weight, permanent weight loss requires permanent lifestyle changes. Don’t trust any product that promises once-and-for-all results without ongoing maintenance.
Just take a pill!
Doctors, dieticians, and other experts agree that there’s simply no magic way to lose weight without diet or exercise. Even pills approved by the FDA to block the absorption of fat or help you eat less and feel full are to be taken with a low-calorie, low-fat diet and regular exercise.
Lose weight with our miracle diet patch or cream!
You’ve seen the ads for diet patches or creams that claim to melt away the pounds. Don’t believe them. There’s nothing you can wear or apply to your skin that will cause you to lose weight.
– “Weighing the Claims in Diet Ads,” 2012
What "red flags” does the FTC suggest consumers look for on product messaging in this article? Check all that apply.
claims that seem too good to be true
products that promise quick results
products that require a lifestyle change, such as exercising more
products that you apply to your skin to reduce fat
products that make weight loss seem easy