NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT USE AMONG ADULTS IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF WEST TEHRAN

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NAJMABADI SH.; NOJOUMI MARZIEH

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Journal: IRANIAN JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM (IJEM) Year:2010 | Volume:12 | Issue:4 (SN 52) Page(s): 365-375

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NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT USE AMONG ADULTS IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF WEST TEHRAN

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NAJMABADI SH. | NOJOUMI MARZIEH | Issue Writer Certificate

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NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT USEQ3

ADULTSQ2

KINDS AND VARIETIESQ3

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Introduction: This study investigated the effects of frequent and current use of nutritional supplements in different sub-groups. Materials and Methods: Using a cross sectional descriptive study design, data was collected by nutrition experts, using a questionnaire, and a multistage sampling method. 1004 ADULTS aged 18< years old, referring to 10 medical health centers in 7 areas of west in Tehran, were enrolled to participate in the study. Results: Among 1004 ADULTS (690 female and 314 male) 81.2% were free of any chronic disease, 42% had been using nutritional supplements in last 12 months, including multivitamin, mineral supplement or a combination of these. Nutrition supplement intake was more frequent in women (88.7%), than in men (11.3%) (Significant difference). There were significant differences between age groups, ADULTS £30 years old and women being more frequent users. Of subjects, 38% took multivitamin or combined vitamins and minerals, 30.1% used Ca+D, supplemental Fe 27.1% Fe or a combination, and 4.9% used Omega-3 fatty acids or other fish oil supplements. There were significant differences between the physiological statuses in women supplement users; 67.7% were pregnant or nursing mothers. ADULTS aged £30 years comprised most supplement users. Nutritional supplements in 75.5% were prescribed by physicians or dietitians. Conclusion: Use of nutritional supplements is more common among women and pregnant or nursing mothers. Most frequent supplements used were multivitamins or vita/minerals.

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NAJMABADI, SH., & NOJOUMI, MARZIEH. (2010). NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT USE AMONG ADULTS IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF WEST TEHRAN. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM (IJEM), 12(4 (SN 52)), 365-375. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/27703/en

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NAJMABADI SH., NOJOUMI MARZIEH. NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT USE AMONG ADULTS IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF WEST TEHRAN. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM (IJEM)[Internet]. 2010;12(4 (SN 52)):365-375. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/27703/en

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SH. NAJMABADI, and MARZIEH NOJOUMI, “NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT USE AMONG ADULTS IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF WEST TEHRAN,” IRANIAN JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM (IJEM), vol. 12, no. 4 (SN 52), pp. 365–375, 2010, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/27703/en

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