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[Intake of dietary supplements and nutritional behavior]
1Robert Koch-Institut, Berlin.
Gesundheitswesen (Bundesverband Der Arzte Des Offentlichen Gesundheitsdienstes (Germany))
|March 22, 2000
Summary
Regular dietary supplement users in Germany consume more nutrient-rich diets, higher in vitamins and minerals. These users also exhibit healthier lifestyle behaviors overall.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Public Health
- Dietary Habits
Context:
- Increasing popularity of dietary supplements in Germany.
- Utilized data from the German National Health Interview and Examination Survey and the Nutrition Survey 1998.
- Examined dietary intake differences between supplement users and non-users.
Purpose:
- To investigate the dietary patterns of regular dietary supplement users.
- To compare nutrient intake between supplement users and non-users.
- To identify health-related characteristics associated with supplement use.
Summary:
- Regular supplement users demonstrated a more nutrient-dense dietary pattern, with higher intake of vitamins and minerals.
- These findings persisted after adjusting for age and total energy intake.
- Supplement users also showed healthier behaviors, including lower BMI, less smoking, higher physical activity, and better socioeconomic status.
Impact:
- Highlights a correlation between supplement use and a health-conscious lifestyle.
- Provides insights into the nutritional profiles of supplement consumers in Germany.
- Informs public health strategies regarding dietary supplement recommendations and nutritional guidance.