Summary of FindingsMain PointsAccording to the American Dietetic Association, consumer use of supplements in the United States has become a growing trend, with nearly one-third of all adults taking a supplement regularly. 1 The American Dietetic Association believes that the use of supplements should be limited and that optimal health can be achieved by choosing a wide variety of nutrient-dense foods.1 Nutritional supplements can be taken by people who are not unable to meet recommended nutritional intakes. dietary standards because supplements can help them achieve optimal nutritional levels determined by scientific nutritional standards.1 According to the American Dietetic Association, registered dietitians play a vital role in guiding the consumer toward the selection of safe and appropriate nutritional supplements. and are the premier resource for education. and promote nutrient supplementation, it is therefore essential that registered dietitians are aware of the health benefits and potential risks that nutrient supplementation offers.1 Quality and safety are two of the biggest concerns regarding nutrient supplementation. nutrients, both for nutrition professionals and consumers.1 The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA), signed into law in October 1994, states that a company is responsible for self-monitoring of the safety of its product before it hits the market, but the FDA is responsible for monitoring supplements once they are on the market and they have the power to remove a product if it is flagged as unsafe.1 Currently, the law does not require companies to verify the safety and effectiveness of nutritional supplements before they are placed on the market. any adverse effects with...... middle of paper ...... constantly changing, which is why continuing education is so important. For me to be a successful future dietitian, I need to stay current as it is an ever-changing science. Mikaela Soto: Group Contributions Jaclyn Looper: Took the initiative in article selection and task delegation and was responsible for group consensus. key points and recommendations from the position paper.Kaylee Laigo: Helped by creating a template for the position paper and summarizing future recommendations on the role of nutrition in health promotion and chronic disease prevention .Katie Farmer: Detailed the clinical/community/public/private/individual study consensus as specified in the position paper.Mikaela Soto: Compiled the final document and summarized the group consensus on intervention strategies such as as specified in the position paper..