Abstract
We surveyed the use of dietary supplements by 98 junior female students. About 20% of the students answered that they took dietary supplements. Most of them took supplements for the purpose of making up for the loss of nutrients in their food. 20% of the supplement-taking group did not eat three meals a day regularly and the rate was lower than that of the group taking no supplements (27%). 45% of the supplement-taking group felt that they did not get enough nutrients and vitamins through meals. The rate was significantly higher than that of the group taking no supplements (28%). It was suggested that those who took dietary supplements felt anxiety about their unbalanced diet. Almost half of the students taking dietary supplements were aware of the need to improve their dietary habit and tried to eat more healthfully. Thus, it is necessary for us to give the students enough information about how to have a balanced diet.
