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Knowledge Concerning Dietary Supplements among General Public.
Gabriela Kołodziej1, Barbara Cyran-Grzebyk1, Joanna Majewska1
1Institute of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rzeszow, Poland.
Biomed Research International
|July 26, 2019
Summary
Many people in Poland use dietary supplements, but their knowledge about them is often inaccurate. This study highlights the need for better education on sports nutrition and supplementation for the general population.
Area of Science:
- Sports Nutrition
- Nutritional Sciences
- Public Health
Background:
- Diet and physical activity are crucial for health.
- Dietary supplements are increasingly popular for health promotion.
- Limited data exists on dietary supplement usage in Europe.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate knowledge about diet and sports supplementation.
- Assessed subjective and objective understanding among Polish inhabitants.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire-based survey was conducted.
- 410 participants from south-eastern Poland were included.
- Data collected between October 2017 and July 2018.
Main Results:
- Significant differences in knowledge were found based on sex.
- Physical activity levels correlated with knowledge of diet and supplementation.
- High prevalence of dietary supplement use was observed.
Conclusions:
- Despite high usage, many individuals possess inaccurate information on supplements.
- There is a critical need for accessible, science-based education on sports nutrition.
- Improving public understanding of dietary supplements is essential.
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