Weegy: We're all bombarded with information about nutrition and health. We might hear a celebrity discussing a new diet on a radio or TV talk show. We might watch an "infomercial" about a fitness device. [ While reading our favorite magazine, an advertisement might alert us to a new "low carb" food product. A friend might forward an e-mail pointing out the risks of a food additive. We might receive an advertisement for a new dietary supplement in our mailbox, or we could pick up information sheets at a health food or grocery store. While surfing the Internet, we might click on a Web site with questionable nutrition information.Ads and food labels have different purposes. The goal of advertising is to sell a product. Food labels are meant to inform consumers what's in a particular food. Advertisements for diet, fitness and health products are overseen by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Food labels, including Nutrition Facts labels, and health claims, are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Any statement listed on a food package must meet the guidelines of the FDA. For example, "low-fat" foods must have less than 2.5 grams of fat per serving and "low-calorie" foods must have less than 35 calories per serving. If a product has a claim that says it is "heart healthy," strict guidelines must be met. When it comes to weight loss ads and other health/fitness products, the FTC recommends a "healthy portion of skepticism."Can you lose weight on high-protein, "low carb" diets? Yes, you can lose weight on any diet that's lower in calories than what you're burning; however, most people regain weight unless they have made a lifestyle change. Nutrition professionals recommend a balanced, varied diet with all foods eaten in moderation. Are low-carb foods and diets healthier? Nutrition researchers don't know all the answers, because most of the studies are less than six months long. Nutrition researchers do have concerns about focusing on foods high in ... (More)