A look at nutritional supplement use in adolescents

摘要: Abstract Purpose To examine the use of nutritional supplements by adolescents. Supplements examined were those purported to influence performance and body mass. Methods 333 adolescents (190 male, 139 female, 4 nonrespondents) between ages 13 19 years, from a midwestern province in Canada, completed pencil-and-paper survey. Participants, who enrolled health wellness/physical education classes, requested provide information about current potential 10 readily available supplements, as well their knowledge these products potentially enhancing. Differences use, knowledge, function gender, age, level physical activity using Chi-square analyses ANOVA techniques. Results The most popular dietary aids multivitamin/mineral preparations (42.5%). More adolescent males than females reported that they currently used both creatine diuretics. Female respondents indicated would consume herbal weight control significantly more males. Older students reporting high levels likely be supplementing with protein. Males believe androsterone performance-enhancing agents. Individuals highly involved tended multivitamins, creatine, L-carnitine, energizers, protein could enhance performance. Conclusions This study highlights fact many fall within spectrum this may driven misguided beliefs abilities. Groups at particular risk, such individuals degree, are highlighted need for gender-specific is suggested.