Which acronym corresponds to the agency known as the Food and Drug Administration?

• A. FDA
• B. NIH
• C. IHS
• D. OSHA

Answer: (A)

The acronym for the agency that regulates foods, medicines, and related health products is FDA. The Food and Drug Administration is part of the Department of Health and Human Services and focuses on ensuring the safety, efficacy, and quality of foods, drugs, vaccines, medical devices, cosmetics, and other consumer health products. Other agencies have different roles: NIH is the National Institutes of Health, which conducts biomedical research; IHS stands for Indian Health Service, serving American Indian and Alaska Native populations; OSHA is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which sets and enforces workplace safety standards. Knowing these distinctions helps you connect the acronym to the agency responsible for regulating foods and drugs.