Ergogenic Aids: Dietary Supplements

Flashcards based on key concepts from the lecture on ergogenic aids and dietary supplements.

What does DSHEA stand for?

Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act.

How does DSHEA define dietary supplements?

As a vitamin, mineral, herb, botanical, amino acid, metabolite, constituent, extract, or a combination of these ingredients.

What is a significant limitation of DSHEA?

It does not ensure the safety, effectiveness, or purity of dietary supplements.

What might be a consequence of using certain supplements for athletes?

Supplements could result in testing positive for a banned substance, leading to penalties.

What are Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)?

Quality control procedures for the manufacture of products ingested by humans to ensure quality and purity.

Why might athletes use dietary supplements?

To compensate for poor diets, due to peer pressure, or for performance improvement.

What percentage of elite athletes use at least one dietary supplement?

85%.

What percentage of collegiate athletes reported using energy drinks, dietary supplements, or prescriptions?

85%.

What potential benefit does calcium supplementation have for runners?

It may decrease the risk of stress fractures.

What percentage of adolescent athletes use at least one dietary supplement?

70%.