A client who participates in athletic events asks about the use of dietary supplements. Which statement should the nurse make to this client?
a. "They can prevent certain health conditions."
b. "There is no actual proof that they are safe or effective."
c. "The Food and Drug Administration regulates their product testing procedures."
d. "Much of the research done with these dietary supplements can be generalized to the public."
b. "There is no actual proof that they are safe or effective."
Unfortunately, research about dietary supplements often involves only very small groups of participants and so the research shouldn't be generalized. Dietary supplements cannot be marketed to state that they prevent or treat any health condition. The Food and Drug Administration does not regulate product testing procedures for these types of products. The best answer is that there is no actual proof that these products are safe or effective, because this information is not required to be proven.
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