Dietary Supplement
Product intended to supplement the diet that contains vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, or other dietary substances.
In the U.S., regulated under DSHEA (1994). Supplements do not require FDA approval before marketing; the manufacturer is responsible for ensuring safety and label accuracy. Third-party certifications (USP, NSF, ConsumerLab) provide independent quality verification. Common drug-nutrient interactions and contraindications make supplement use a key area of nutrition assessment.
How each textbook covers it
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Krause and Mahan's Food and the Nutrition Care Process, 16th ed. — Chapter 11
In the U.S., regulated under DSHEA (1994). Supplements do not require FDA approval before marketing; the manufacturer is responsible for ensuring safety and label accuracy. Third-party certifications (USP, NSF, ConsumerLab) provide independent quality verification. Common drug-nutrient interactions and contraindications make supplement use a key area of nutrition assessment.
Related terms
DSHEA, Drug-Nutrient Interaction, GRAS