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

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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.

Author(s):
Carvey, Christina E. ; Farina, Emily K. ; Lieberman, Harris R.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY RESEARCH INST OF ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE NATICK MA MILITARY NUTRITION DIV
Descriptive Note:
Journal article preprint
Supplementary Note:
BioMed Central Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2012, 12:182; Publication date 10 October 2012. Sponosred in part by the Department of Defense Center Alliance for Dietary Supplement Research. The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0025

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USAMRMC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_8.1.3_Influence Adversary and Competitor Audiences; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*DIET, ARMY PERSONNEL, CONSUMERS, PUBLIC OPINION, REGULATIONS, SURVEYS, VITAMINS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Food, Food Service and Nutrition
Keyword(s):
CONSUMER BELIEFS, DSHEA(DIETARY SUPPLEMENT HEALTH AND EDUCATION), GOVERNMENT REGULATION, DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS
Report Date:
2012 Oct 10
Creation Date:
2013 Mar 04