From: Consumer attitudes about the role of multivitamins and other dietary supplements: report of a survey
Agree or strongly agree | Statement | Neither agree nor disagree | Disagree or strongly disagree |
---|---|---|---|
88 % | Calcium and D supplements can help support bone health when people do not consume recommended amounts of calcium and D from food sources* | 11 % | 2 % |
87 % | MVM can help people meet nutrient needs that can’t be met through food alone | 11 % | 2 % |
82 % | People considering taking a high dose, single nutrient supplement should talk with their physician | 15 % | 3 % |
81 % | MVM should be considered as just one part of a healthy diet | 15 % | 4 % |
80 % | MVM should not be used to replace healthful dietary and lifestyle habits | 15 % | 5 % |
75 % | MVM are not meant to cure diseases | 19 % | 6 % |
67 % | MVM are not medicine* | 24 % | 10 % |