A patient in good health and without any particular health needs asks about whether she should try any of the various nutritional supplements she hears about.What information would be appropriate for the nurse to include in her response? Select all that apply.

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Although some supplements do seem to improve certain disorders such as depression,nutritional supplements generally are not needed by persons who eat a balanced diet and are in good health.Claims for clear health benefits from exceeding the recommended intake of nutrients are generally not supported by science,although the research is limited to date,and future findings may show more support as our understanding of our bodies' nutritional needs continues to expand.Taken at levels supported by most health care practitioners,supplements are probably safe.Occasionally,later research suggests that supplements thought to be safe can contribute to health problems under some circumstances.There is no evidence that supplements slow aging,and there is no sound reason to believe that anecdotal reports will later be proven by science.

A Patient in Good Health and Without Any Particular Health