Abstract
A Cross Sectional Survey on the Knowledge and Attitude towards the Use of Multivitamin Products among the Students of a Medical University in the U.A.E
Highlights
The consumption of multivitamin products has increased substantially in the last few years and it is reported that around 20 to 30% of the population of developed countries take multivitamin supplements regularly (Kaur and Sekhri, 2014; McNaughton et al, 2005; El-Kadiki and Sutton, 2005)
It was observed that as the students progressed through the years in the medical university, they became more informed about the uses, benefits as well as the adverse effects associated with multivitamins
Multivitamin supplements were used by 41.6% of age group
Summary
The consumption of multivitamin products has increased substantially in the last few years and it is reported that around 20 to 30% of the population of developed countries take multivitamin supplements regularly (Kaur and Sekhri, 2014; McNaughton et al, 2005; El-Kadiki and Sutton, 2005). People who lead a busy life, very often fail to consume a balanced diet People who skip their meals due to lack of time to care for their health as well as the sick and elderly who have difficulty in consuming normal food, often use these products (El-Kadiki and Sutton, 2005; Sebastian et al, 2007). Conclusion: It was observed that as the students progressed through the years in the medical university, they became more informed about the uses, benefits as well as the adverse effects associated with multivitamins
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