Hey Coach, Does This Stuff Work? What to Know When Discussing Dietary Supplements
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Michael A. Perko, Associate Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: On any given day, any number of young athletes in schools and on the playing fields are holding up advertise-ments for dietary supplements and asking, "Hey coach, does this stuff work" How physical and sports educators answer that question could mean the difference between sound advice and finding a good lawyer. Even though a number of sports stars such as Mark McGwire and John Elway can be found extolling the benefits of dietary supplements, recommending or advising these products can have potential legal, medical, and ethical consequences.
Hey Coach, Does This Stuff Work? What to Know When Discussing Dietary Supplements
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators
- Language: English
- Date: 2000
- Keywords
- Public Health, Dietary Supplements, Athletes