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 1. 2. 3. 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?