(a) in the greatest degree physic...

(a)

in the greatest degree physicians are not doing a proper job informing Americans 50 years or older in what way to use dietary supplements, particularly men who generally receive les medical advice than women about taking continuations a nationwide survey reported in October, 2001 Although about 70 percent of fifty-something-plus Americans use vitamins, minerals or herbs, simply 40 percent have ever received advice in succession supplements from their doctors.

In addition, the measure and estimate conducted for the National Nutritional commonss Association, found that women (53 percent) were more likely to receive advice from their physicians about taking dietary counterparts than were men (32 percent) David Seckman, executive director of the National Nutritional pabulums Association, called the report a "wake-up call for the couple the medical community, particularly American males.

"Physicians," Seckman said, "should inquire about what correlatives older Americans take in order to stop drug interactions and ensure they're meeting nutritional needs"

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(a) health/fitness (b) male (c) female (d) aging

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