Accession Number:

AD1028094

Title:

Prevalence, Adverse Events, and Factors Associated with Dietary Supplement and Nutritional Supplement Use by US Navy and Marine Corps Personnel

Descriptive Note:

Journal Article

Corporate Author:

NAVAL HEALTH RESEARCH CENTER SAN DIEGO CA SAN DIEGO United States

Personal Author(s):

• Knapik,Joseph J
• Trone,Daniel W
• Austin,Krista G
• Steelman,Ryan A
• Farina,Emily K
• Lieberman,Harris R

Report Date:

2016-04-12

Pagination or Media Count:

21.0

Abstract:

About 50 of Americans and 60 to 70 of US military personnel use dietary supplements, some of which have been associated with adverse events AEs. Nutritional supplements like sport drinks and sport barsgels are also commonly used by athletes and service members. Previous dietary supplement and nutritional supplement surveys were conducted on Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard personnel.Objective The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate dietary and nutritional supplement use in Navy and Marine Corps personnel, including the prevalence, types, factors associated with use, and AEs. Design A random sample of 10,000 Navy and Marine Corps personnel were contacted. Service members were asked to complete a detailed questionnaire describing their personal characteristics, supplement use, and AEs experienced. Conclusions The prevalence of dietary supplement use in Navy and Marine Corps personnel was considerably higher than reported in civilian investigations for almost all types of dietary supplements, although similar to most other military services. Factors associated with dietary supplement use were similar to those reported in previous military and civilian investigations. Prevalence of self-reported AEs was very high, especially for combination products.

Descriptors:

• surveys
• public health
• marine corps personnel
• naval personnel
• vitamins
• minerals
• BEVERAGES
• food
• NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES
• DIET

Subject Categories:

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE