Table 4 Purpose of dietary supplement use
From: An educational intervention improved knowledge of dietary supplements in college students
All (85) | Males (33) | Females (52) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Supplementation of nutrients (%) | 70.6 | 69.7 | 71.2 | 0.668 |
Maintenance of health | 42.4 | 45.5 | 40.4 | 0.756 |
Improvements to health | 30.6 | 27.3 | 32.7 | 0.518 |
Prevention of diseases | 16.5 | 15.2 | 17.3 | 0.734 |
Progress academic performance | 11.8 | 9.1 | 13.5 | 0.501 |
Building muscle | 10.6 | 18.2 | 5.8 | 0.081 |
Weight loss | 8.2 | 6.1 | 9.6 | 0.527 |
Treatment of diseases | 8.2 | 6.1 | 9.6 | 0.527 |
For growth | 5.9 | 6.1 | 5.8 | 0.991 |
Progress athletic performance | 3.5 | 6.1 | 1.9 | 0.332 |
Others | 7.1 | 3.0 | 9.6 | 0.230 |