Food Supplement

A Technical Background Report entitled Food Supplements

A T echnical B ackground R epor t

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Food Su ppleme nts   Submitted to: Mrs. Marlene L. Navera   In Partial Fulfillment of the Course Technical Writing Submitted by:

Mamauag, Cristal Gaile Pinca, Johanna Lois Zingapan, Anjenette

SUMMAR Y INTRODU CTIO N CONCL USI ON RECO MMEND ATI ON

SUMMAR Y

SUMMARY qWell balanced diet everyday qMarket availability of natural supplement and synthetic supplement qIt has been proven through different studies that natural or organic supplement is more beneficial and has minimal risks.

SUMMARY qNutritional supplements are used for many purposes: boost overall health and energy provide immune system support and reduce the risks of illness and age-related conditions

SUMMARY improve performance in athletic and mental activities support the healing process during illness and disease * most of these products are treated as food and not regulated as drugs

INTR ODU CTI ON

INTRODUCTION qIn a fast changing world, technology continually develops and the lifestyle of the people also changes. qOne aspect that is mainly affected is their health.

INTRODUCTION qPeople often neglect the nutritive value of their meals due to their busy life. qAs a result of this, pharmaceutical companies arise to formulate food supplements that will compliment with the needs of the people.

INTRODUCTION qThrough the use of advance technology on food and with the help of the media, people are now aware of the different food supplements that the market offers.

INTRODUCTION qFood supplements have two kinds, these are the natural and synthetic supplements, although both can provide the nutrients that the body needs, the question is which is better?

Objectives •To know what a food supplement is •To understand and how to choose a supplement •To show the comparison between natural and synthetic supplement and evaluate which is more beneficial. •To know the effect of food

CONCL USIO N

CONCLUSION qTaking vitamin and mineral supplements may be desirable because although awareness is growing, many people still do not eat adequately balanced meals on a consistent basis. qThe DSEA (Dietary Supplement Education Alliance) found in a study that seniors live longer and more independent lives when taking supplements.

CONCLUSION qDietary supplements are regulated differently from other foods or drugs. qMost often, classification as a dietary supplement is determined by the information that the manufacturer provides on the product label or in accompanying literature.

CONCLUSION qScientists use several approaches to evaluate dietary supplements for their potential health benefits and safety risks. qProper nutrients through diet and vitamin supplements help to build a strong immunity system and thus less illness.

REC OM MEND ATI ON

RECOMMENDATION qWhy shouldn’t everyone take a multivitamin-mineral supplement to make sure to cover all their needs? qSupplement taking is very risky, and the risks deserve time equal to the time given to the benefits. qHigh doses of most nutrients are dangerous.

RECOMMENDATION qPeople should expect enormous bias against anything that would take away from pharmaceutical profits. qConsult a doctor or a dietitian about which supplements and what doses might be appropriate. qAsk about possible side effects and interactions with other medications.

RECOMMENDATION qIn most cases the other ingredients in the supplement must also be evaluated to determine if the product is safe. qProvide the physician with a list of the entire ingredients on the label and any information that can be found about the supplement such as advertisements or brochures.

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