Evaluating wellness claims
Students will answer questions based on the Science News article "Tainted supplements flood the market."
Educator Guide: Tainted Supplements Flood the Market
TAINTED Most of the nearly 800 dietary supplements flagged by the FDA as tainted with potentially harmful drugs from 2007 to 2016 were marketed to improve sex drive, help with weight loss or build muscle.
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About this guide
Use this guide to learn about dietary supplements through the Science News article “Tainted supplements flood the market.” The article reports on how dietary supplements available in the United States can contain potentially harmful prescription drugs.
Please note: This article refers to dietary supplements that were marketed to improve sex drive. Please be aware that terminology associated with describing such supplements is used in the article and may not be appropriate for all students of all ages.
This Guide Includes:
Get to know your vitamins
These discussion prompts cover the major types of vitamins and their sources, and how vitamin levels impact health.
Pucker up
Students will analyze the amount of a chemical in a dietary supplement.