Dietary Supplements

 

1. A Dietary supplement is a product that contains one or more ________________________ intended to _______________________ the diet.
2. Fill in the table with two (3) reasons why someone should consider a dietary supplement and explain WHY those individuals might need to take one.
Reason Why might this person need a dietary supplement
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3. What are some specific supplement recommendations for the following groups?:
– Elderly:_______________________________________________________
– Smokers:______________________________________________________
– Pregnant women:_______________________________________________
4. What two things did DSHEA 1994 accomplish regarding supplement regulation?
5. The FDA __________________________ regulates the dietary supplement industry.
6. If you experience an adverse effect from taking a dietary supplement, what should you do?
7. ______________________________________ is where supplement companies hire outside agencies to test their products.
8. What are some other companies that do these types of testing on supplements?

 

 

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