This essential guide for dietitians and pharmacists was developed by the Joint Working Group on Dietary Supplements, a select group of pharmacists and registered dietitians with expertise in the dietary supplements field. Their collaboration has resulted in over 45 pages of information designed to meet the needs of ADA and APhA members. The guide features appendices with reproducible SOAP checklist, FDA forms, dietary supplement intake questionnaire, food frequency record and more.
This guide will help healthcare professionals to:
- Evaluate the science behind supplements
- Determine how certain dietary supplements may fit into current wellness and treatment strategies
- Understand potential adverse effects, drug-nutrient interactions and indications for commonly used dietary supplements
- Communicate effectively with patients and clients regarding dietary supplements and answer questions about their use
- Understand the ethical, legal and regulatory challenges related to dietary supplements
- Access essential resources for reliable information regarding botanicals and nutrient products
- Educate other healthcare professionals, including physicians and nurses.
As a benefit of ADA membership, the entire kit is available free for you to download. Click on the links below to download the Adobe Acrobat .pdf files.
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