Question

The supplement industry is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration much like medications, therefore it is safe for a student-athlete to take supplements to help gain muscle mass or to aid in weight loss.True/false

Answer 1

"The supplement industry is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration much like medications, therefore it is safe for a student-athlete to take supplements to help gain muscle mass or to aid in weight loss" is FALSE.

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

FDA regulates the supplement industry under the power of "Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA)". These supplements have short-term benefits on human body which is covered under one of the disadvantages supplements have. Doping is totally unacceptable by any Sports Association of World, but again prescription drugs are regulated by FDA.

These have benefits, but it is mandatory for such products to have guidelines or warnings as required according to FDA norms as they have demerits too. Therefore it is not safe for students and athletes to consume weight reduction or muscle gain medications.