Quiz: Choosing and Using Dietary Supplements
Americans spend billions of dollars each year on vitamins, minerals, and herbs. Dietary supplements can help with good nutrition. But many people take them without knowing enough to make sure they get the best results. Find out how much you know about dietary supplements by taking this quiz.
1. Eating a variety of foods each day can give you many of the
vitamins and minerals you need for good health.
2. A supplement can better protect you against cancer than eating
foods with the same nutrients.
3. You should always buy a name-brand supplement.
4. Natural supplements are better than man-made
supplements.
5. Check the expiration date before buying a supplement.
6. Choose a supplement with the USP or NSF symbol on the label.
Or choose products that have passed ConsumerLab testing.
7. Choose a vitamin-mineral product with no more than 100% of the
Daily Value of each nutrient. Take no more than the recommended dose.
8. Vegetarians who eat no animal products may need additional
vitamin B-12 and other nutrients.
9. It's safe to take a dietary supplement without your
healthcare provider's approval.
10. Most adults can get all the calcium they need in their diet
to prevent osteoporosis.
11. Check with your healthcare provider before taking vitamins
or supplements if you have a chronic or serious health problem.
12. Store supplements out of the reach of children.