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

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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 10, 2012
Accession Number
ADA569576

Entities

People

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

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Army Personnel
  • Chi Square Test
  • Data Analysis
  • Dietary Supplements
  • Education
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Food
  • Governments
  • Health Care
  • Human Behavior
  • Law
  • Military Personnel
  • Musculoskeletal Physiology
  • Nutrition
  • Surveys
  • United States

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