Abstract
Fifty-two percent of American adults report use of a dietary supplement, most commonly for improved health and disease prevention. However, literature supporting such use is inconsistent. Many providers suggest that the addition of a multivitamin “couldn’t hurt,” but this messaging may promote unintentional consequences including a shift of emphasis on intake of healthy foods to nutrient supplements and a neglected opportunity to discuss the profound benefits of a healthy diet. Potential implications of such messaging and recommendations for counseling are described.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 243-245 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 1 2019 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Medicine (miscellaneous)
- Health Policy
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health