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Test Your Diet Supplement Savvy
Advertised throughout
the media, displayed in grocery stores and pharmacies, and promoted
widely on the Internet, dietary supplements look like just another
consumer product on the shelf. But are they? Take this quiz to find
out how much you know about using dietary supplements safely.
1. A supplement labeled
“natural” means that it also is:
a.
mild
b. without any risk of side effects
c. safe to use with other medications
d. none of the above
2. Since dietary
supplements are so easily available — and don’t require a doctor’s
prescription — they are much safer than drug products and can be
used to self-treat illnesses without a health professional’s advice
or supervision.
True or
False
3. Testimonials in
dietary supplement promotions give a good idea of the supplement’s
benefits and safety because they’re based on firsthand accounts.
True or
False
4. Many supplements
have proven health benefits.
True or
False
5. Before you start
taking a dietary supplement, talk it over with a knowledgeable
person like:
a.
your doctor or health professional
b. your pharmacist
c. a supplement salesperson
d. a friend who takes them
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