Summary of FindingsMain PointsAccording to the American Dietetic Association, consumer use of supplements in the United States has become a growing trend, with nearly one-third of all adults who regularly take a supplement. 1 According to the position of the American Dietetic Association, the use of supplements should be limited and optimal health can be achieved by choosing a wide variety of nutrient-rich foods.1 Nutritional supplements can be taken by individuals who are unable to meet recommended dietary standards, as supplements can help them achieve optimal nutritional levels determined by scientific nutritional standards.1 According to the American Dietetic Association, registered dietitians play an essential role in guiding consumers in choosing safe nutritional supplements and appropriate and are the first resort in educating and promoting nutritional supplementation, therefore it is critical that registered dietitians are aware of the health benefits and potential risks offered by nutritional supplementation.1 Quality and safety are two of the major concerns about nutritional supplementation for both nutrition professionals and consumers.1 The Dietary Supplement The Health and Education Act (DSHEA), signed into law in October 1994, states that a company is responsible for self-monitoring of the safety of their product before it is placed on the market, but the FDA is responsible for monitoring supplements once they are on the market and they have the authority to remove a product if it is reported to be unsafe.1 Currently, the law does not require companies the obligation to verify the safety and effectiveness of the nutritional supplement before being placed on the market, however, companies are required to report any negative effects with... half of the paper... constantly evolving, here's why continuing education is so important. In order to be a successful future dietitian, I need to stay current because this is an ever-evolving science. Mikaela Soto: Group contributions Jaclyn Looper: Took the initiative to select the article and delegate tasks and was responsible for the group consensus of the main points and recommendations of the position paper. Kaylee Laigo: Assisted in creating a template for the position paper and summarizing future recommendations on the role of nutrition in health promotion and chronic disease prevention. Katie Farmer: Detailed consensus clinical opinion/community/public/private/individual applications as specified in position paper. Mikaela Soto: Compiled final document and summarized group consensus on intervention strategies as specified in position paper.