Abstract
Dietary supplement sales have increased in the United States over the past decade. This trend has influenced the practice of dietetics in that dietetics professionals are increasingly called upon to provide recommendations to patients/clients regarding the use of specific supplements. Given our education and training in diet and nutrition, our profession is uniquely positioned to meet this need. However, for many dietetics professionals this is a new area of practice that requires continuing education, awareness of legal and regulatory issues, and an understanding of professional ethics. The sale of dietary supplements by dietetics professional presents a potential financial conflict of interest (both real and perceived and could undermine the trust between patient/client and the dietetics professional. Therefore, the decision to sell dietary supplements should be cautiously evaluated.
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