Patterns Of Dietary Supplement Use Among College Students

The overall intention of the survey was to gain insight as to whether education on dietary supplements changed use.

Patterns of dietary supplement use among college students. Studies have reported an increasing use of supplements among saudi students. Evidence indicates a rising prevalence of these products worldwide especially among college students. Marriott b c d christianna williams c e daniel a.

Students used supplements to promote general health 73 provide more energy 29 increase muscle strength 20 and enhance performance 19. Glickman g paula j. Factors associated with supplement use included dietary patterns exercise and tobacco use.

Additionally we will discuss how to interpret supplement facts labels. Original article patterns of dietary supplement use among college students harris r. The survey assessed perception of dietary supplements use and knowledge.

Dietary supplements ds are popular in the u s the u k. Dietary supplements ds are nutraceuticals that improve overall health and well being of an individual as well as reduce the risk of diseases. Geiselman h laura dotson b caroline r.

Mahoney i a military nutrition division united states army research institute of environmental medicine usariem natick ma 01760 usa. Therefore longitudinal research should be conducted to determine whether patterns of ds use established early in adulthood are maintained throughout life. Reported reasons for ds use a.

College students appear more likely to use ds than the general population and many use multiple types of supplements weekly. Although the use of dietary supplements is growing exact data describing who takes what are difficult to find. Judelson f ellen l.