Accession Number:

ADA569576

Title:

Confidence in the Efficacy and Safety of Dietary Supplements Among United States Active Duty Army Personnel

Descriptive Note:

Journal article preprint

Corporate Author:

ARMY RESEARCH INST OF ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE NATICK MA MILITARY NUTRITION DIV

Personal Author(s):

• Carvey, Christina E.
• Farina, Emily K.
• Lieberman, Harris R.

Report Date:

2012-10-10

Pagination or Media Count:

25.0

Abstract:

United States Army Soldiers regularly use dietary supplements DS to promote general health, enhance muscle strength, and increase energy, but limited scientific evidence supports the use of many DS for these benefits. This study investigated factors associated with Soldiers confidence in the efficacy and safety of DS, and assessed Soldiers knowledge of federal DS regulatory requirements. Between 2006 and 2007, 990 Soldiers were surveyed at 11 Army bases world-wide to assess their confidence in the effectiveness and safety of DS, knowledge of federal DS regulations, demographic characteristics, lifestyle-behaviors and DS use.

Descriptors:

• *DIET
• ARMY PERSONNEL
• CONSUMERS
• PUBLIC OPINION
• REGULATIONS
• SURVEYS
• VITAMINS

Subject Categories:

• Food, Food Service and Nutrition

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE