NSC 101 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Dietary Supplement, Dietary Supplement Health And Education Act Of 1994, Foodborne Illness

• School: University of Arizona
• Department: Nutritional Sciences
• Course: NSC 101
• Professor: Jackson

Document Summary

Define what a supplement is and who generally takes supplements. Contains one or more dietary ingredients (including vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, amino acids, and other substances) or their constituents. Is intended to be taken by mouth as a pill, capsule, tablet, or liquid. Is labeled on the front panel as being a dietary supplement. Discuss populations who may be at risk for nutrient deficiencies. Those with inadequate diets or increased requirements. Poor lifestyle (i. e. smoking, alcohol use, obesity) Discuss the regulation of dietary supplements and considerations for choosing supplements. Manufacturers largely responsible for ensuring safe and effective product. Nih office of dietary supplements: established by dshea act, promotes research related to dietary supplements. Neither safety nor effectiveness of supplements needs to be proved before marketed and sold. Fda issues a consumer advisory when supplement considered unsafe. No obligation to test supplements for safety before marketed. No labels required to warn against side effects.