Nutrition Chapter 9 Part 5

True or False: supplements are regulated by the FDA

False, they are not regulated or tested before they are sold

True or False: studies have shown that some supplements increase life expectancy

False, they have shown that supplements reduce life expecatancy

Are supplements a substitute for healthy eating?

No, it is better to get the vitamins/minerals from food

True or False: USP does not endorse or validate health claims made by the supplements

True

True or False: supplements will contain an FDA disclaimer

True

True or False: the FDA does not regulate dietary supplements as strictly as drugs

True

True or False: there this no evidence that supports the use of supplements in preventing chronic diseases or cognitive decline

True

What did the 1994 Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act do?

it put the burden onto manufacturers, and it made it so that they do not require FDA approval before marketing unless the supplement contains new ingredients that were not used prior to 1994

What can consumers do to ensure supplement safety?

look at the label for the USP seal of approval to ensure quality/safety

What are the two things the USP regulate?

making sure that product is the product, and that the dose is appropriate

Who might benefit from a supplement?

pregnant or lactating women, people with limited sun exposure, vegans/vegetarians, older individuals, people with food allergies/lactose intolerance, alcohol abusers, people with food insecurity

What organization sets standards for dietary supplements?

the U.S. Pharmocopoeia

The FDA is not able to remove a supplement from the market unless what?

the supplement has been shown to be unsafe or harmful to its costumers, such as ephedrine

Do supplements have adverse side effects?

they can

What do dietary supplements include?

vitamins, minerals, herbs