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Reasons for consuming dietary supplements (n=339)
| Reason | N | % |
| Maintain good health | 136 | 40.1 |
| Ensure adequate nutrition | 125 | 36.9 |
| Weight loss | 13 | 3.9 |
| Enhance appearance | 17 | 5.0 |
| Meet increased energy needs | 11 | 3.2 |
| Prevent disease | 34 | 10.0 |
| No specific reason | 03 | 0.9 |
