Perceptions,Attitudes and Beliefs of Elderly Consumers towards Vitamin and Mineral Supplements

Abstract

Dietary supplement use among the elderly seems to be on the rise. As older adults continue to consume vitamins and minerals, it is imperative that the reasons for the increased use of these products as well as the effectiveness of these supplements are identified. This small-scale explanatory study aims to provide insight into the attitudes, beliefs and motivations of vitamin/mineral supplement use among the elderly.

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attitudes vitamin supplements mineral supplements dietary supplements elderly consumers perceptions

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