Table 1.
Percent of survey respondents who agreed or disagreed with each of seven statements about the role of multivitamins and other dietary supplements in helping to improve dietary intake and health
| 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 % |
*Responses to these two questions do not add to exactly 100 % because of rounding
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