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Basketball player Michael's weight averages about 190 pounds during basketball season. He never thought he needed to take a multivitamin and mineral supplement since he is healthy and eats a variety of foods. Michael just took a nutrition course about vitamins and minerals and what they do for the body. He is considering taking a supplement just for the insurance. He uses up a lot of energy working out and playing basketball. He thinks that he will be able to keep his weight up if he takes a pill every day.

A) Should Michael take a multivitamin and mineral supplement "just for the insurance"? Why or why not?


B) Would taking a supplement be likely to effect Michael's weight? Explain.


C) When choosing a supplement, what must Michael consider? Explain.



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Running head: DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS

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Dietary Supplements
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DIETARTY SUPPLEMENTS

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Dietary Supplements
Dietary supplements are designed to replace a dietary need in the body. They contain
vitamins, minerals, herms, amino acids, or enzymes (Thompson & Manore, 2018). There are
many benefits to using dietary supplements but there are also some drawbacks. Dietary
supplements can correct nutrient deficiencies and help to prevent disease, but supplements
should never be used to replace the nutrients found in food. They also have the potential for
adverse side effects and could result in toxicity. Michael is a basketball player who expends a
great deal of energy working out and playing basketball. He is considering taking a supplement
to increase energy and to keep his we...


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