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Component Description

The Dietary Supplement and Prescription Medication (DSQ) Section of the Sample Person (SP) Questionnaire, collects information on: 1) prescription and non-prescription dietary supplements (DS), 2) non-prescription antacids, 3) prescription medications, and 4) low-dose aspirin.

The dietary supplement sub-section collects personal interview data on use of DS during the 30-day period prior to the survey date. The NHANES 2017–2018 dietary supplement questions are similar to the NHANES 1999–2016 and NHANES III 1988–1994 questions, although, there have been additional questions added over the cycles. Analysts are encouraged to read the documentation in order to understand the names and structure of the files as well as the variables.

Non-prescription antacids, which contained calcium and/or magnesium (antacids), are also included in these data files.

The DS reported in NHANES 2017-2018 are detailed in the NHANES Dietary Supplement Database (NHANES-DSD) 1999-2018. The NHANES-DSD contains detailed information on the DS and non-prescription antacids containing calcium and/or magnesium (antacids) reported by survey participants since NHANES 1999. The NHANES-DSD release consists of three datasets, which contain information on products; Dietary Supplement Product Information (DSPI), Dietary Supplement Ingredient Information (DSII), and Dietary Supplement Blend Information (DSBI).

30-Day Dietary Supplements Data Files: Two data files were produced from the 30-day dietary supplement and non-prescription antacid sub-sections of the DSQ interview: Total Dietary Supplements file and Individual Dietary Supplements file.

File Name
Individual Dietary Supplements DSQIDS_J
Total Dietary Supplements DSQTOT_J

Individual Dietary Supplements File (DSQIDS_J): Contains detailed information about the types and amounts of individual DS and antacids reported by each participant. The names of the variables included in this file are listed in Appendix 1.

The Individual Dietary Supplements File includes one record for each dietary supplement or antacid reported by a survey participant. Only participants’ that had reported taking a dietary supplement or an antacid are included in these files. Each dietary supplement or antacid is identified by a supplement ID number (DSDPID) and each record contains, but is not limited to, the information listed below:

This file only includes intake for a select group of nutrients. These records can be linked to the NHANES-DSD, using supplement ID numbers (DSDPID), to obtain more detailed information on reported products. The NHANES-DSD datasets provide information on nutrients in the dietary supplement as reported on the product label. Botanical ingredients would be an example of nutrients not released in the Individual Dietary Supplements files but can be obtained from the NHANES-DSD files.

Total Dietary Supplements Files (DSQTOT_J): Contains, for each participant, average daily total nutrient intakes from DS and antacids. The names for the variables are listed in Appendix 3.

The Total Dietary Supplement File provides a summary record of total nutrient intakes from DS and antacids for each individual. All participants in the Household sample are included in this file. This includes users and non-users of DS and antacids. Each total intake record contains, but is not limited to, the following information: 

Eligible Sample

All survey participants were eligible for the DSQ.

Interview Setting and Mode of Administration

The DSQ was asked by trained interviewers before the physical examination, in the home, using the Computer-Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) system. Participants over 16 years of age answered for themselves. A proxy provided information for survey participants who were under 16 years of age and for individuals who could not answer the questions themselves. The survey questionnaires can be found on the NHANES website.

Quality Assurance & Quality Control

Data were routinely examined for discrepancies and erroneous entries. Trained nutritionists reviewed incoming data and matched reported dietary supplement entries to known supplements from the in-house NCHS Product Label Database (PLD), where possible; sought additional product labels if feasible; assigned generic or default supplements as appropriate; transferred or removed products that were not considered DS (i.e., prescription medication); and assigned matching codes (confidence codes). All coding was reviewed by NCHS.

Data Processing and Editing

Data Collection Methods

Dietary Supplements (prescription and non-prescription)

During the household interview, survey participants were asked if they had taken a dietary supplement in the past 30 days. Participants were shown a hand card that listed examples of DS (Appendix 4). Those who answered “yes” were asked to show the interviewer the dietary supplement containers of all the products used. For DS listed on the “Strength Only” List, only the nutrient was selected, and the strength was recorded (see Appendix 5). For all other DS reported, the interviewer entered the product’s complete name from the container into a computer. The interviewer entered the name a second time as verification. Interviewers could record up to 20 DS. If the container(s) was not available, the interviewer asked the participant to report verbally the name of the dietary supplement. The manufacturer was either selected from the manufacturer list or entered manually.

Non-prescription antacids

During the household interview, survey participants were asked if they had taken non-prescription antacids in the past 30 days and were shown a hand card that listed examples of non-prescription antacids. Those who answered “yes” were asked to show the interviewer the containers of all the products used. For each antacid reported, the interviewer entered the product’s complete name from the container into a computer. If the containers were not available, the interviewer asked the participant to verbally report the name of the antacid.

When the interviewer entered the antacids name into the computer, the name was automatically matched to a prescription drug database (which also contained non-prescription antacid products) on the computer to identify an exact match or similar text matches. The interviewer then selected the best match from a list of possible matches. The original entry of the interviewer and the product selected from the computer list were saved under separate variables for quality control purposes. If an exact match of the product was not found, the interviewer was instructed to select “drug not found on list” from the list. Interviewers recorded up to 20 non-prescription antacids. Nutritionist at NCHS then processed the data collected to determine which products contained calcium and/or magnesium. The non-prescription antacids that contained calcium and/or magnesium were released with the dietary supplement data files.

Participants were also asked how long they had been taking each dietary supplement or non-prescription antacid reported, how many days it was taken in the past 30 days, the amount that was taken on those days and the reason(s) that they were taking the dietary supplement. For a non-prescription antacid, participants were asked whether they were taking it as an antacid, as a calcium supplement, or both.

The NHANES 2017-2018 dietary supplement questions are located in the Dietary Supplement and Prescription Medication (DSQ) of the Sample Person (SP) Questionnaire.

Matching reported dietary supplements to known products

Trained nutritionists, at NCHS, matched the product names entered by the interviewer (including prescription supplement, non-prescription supplement, and antacids) to a known product when possible. NCHS nutritionists first determined if the product is in our in-house PLD. If it is, then the nutritionist verified whether the product label was entered into the system within the 2-year cycle of data collection. If the product label was not entered into the PLD, or the product label was entered before the beginning of the 2-year data collection cycle, NCHS nutritionist attempted to obtain a new product label. NCHS obtained labels for each dietary supplement or non-prescription antacid containing calcium and/or magnesium reported by participants from sources such as the manufacturer, distributor or retailer, the Internet, company catalogs, and the Physician’s Desk Reference (PDR). Label information was also obtained from The Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), which is a joint project of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) and National Library of Medicine (NLM). The DSLD contains the full label contents from a sample of dietary supplement products marketed in the U.S.

NCHS communicates with many major manufacturing company representatives to determine when various product re-formulations become available. Based upon manufacturer advice, we have used a lag time of 5 months after the new re-formulated product hit the market and matched products to participants’ accordingly. Despite these precautions, there is no guarantee that the product taken by participants’ is matched to the correct formulation in our release files.

NCHS nutritionist attempted to find the exact product(s) reported by participants’; however, this was done with varying degrees of precision. A “matching code or confidence code” (DSDMTCH located in file DSQIDS_J) accompanied each record to indicate the degree of matching certainty. The matches were: 1) Exact or near exact match; 2) Probable match; 3) Generic match; 4) Reasonable match; or 5) Default match. In some cases, no match was made with any certainty. These products were coded 6) No match. Products whose names were reported as “Refused” (DSDSUPP=7777) or “Don’t know” (DSDSUPP=9999) have matching codes (DSDMTCH) of 7 and 9, respectively.

NCHS created generic and default DS and antacids, which were also maintained in the database. Generics were created in the database and used when we had collected information about a reported supplement, such as strength of all ingredients, but no brand name. These were generally single ingredient supplements, which included a strength (e.g., vitamin C 500 mg) or multiple vitamins and/or mineral supplements made by a private label manufacturer that was known to us and for which we had a label with identical ingredients and strengths (e.g., brand X all-purpose multivitamin was reported, and we had a label for brand Y, made by the same manufacturer). When all ingredient strengths were not known, a default supplement in the database was used to code the reported supplement. Defaults were created for single ingredient and multiple ingredient supplements based on our own data of most frequently reported supplements of that type, based on the survey cycle in which the data was collected. Created default and generic products and the actual products or strengths that were assigned to these defaults are listed in Appendix 6.

After the dietary supplement data was coded and matched to a product in our in-house database, various types of reviews were conducted to ensure the quality of the data. Interviewers' comments are reviewed to ensure that they have been accounted for in coding. Decisions were made about how to code new or unusual dietary supplement products or unusual quantities or units reported by survey participants. Dietary supplements that could not be matched to items in the database were resolved by NCHS nutritionist.

Product information is released from the in-house PLD as the NHANES-DSD, which contains detailed information on the DS and antacids reported by survey participants since NHANES 1999. The NHANES-DSD release consists of three datasets, which contain information on products:

Dietary Supplement Product Information (DSPI)
Dietary Supplement Ingredient Information (DSII)
Dietary Supplement Blend Information (DSBI)

The supplement ID numbers (DSDPID) located in the Individual Dietary Supplements File can be used to merge with the NHANES-DSD files. For more information on the NHANES-DSD, please refer to the documentation and release files located on the NHANES dietary website.

Data Editing

Non-prescription antacids containing calcium and/or magnesium that were reported in the non-prescription antacid section of the DSQ questionnaire are included in the dietary supplement files.  

Prescription medications, including prescription antacids, are released in the Prescription Medication Data File.

The following prescription products are included in the dietary supplement files: 

All prescription niacin, potassium, and sodium products were retained in the prescription medication file. Combination products that include prescription drug(s) and dietary supplement ingredients are retained in the prescription medication file (e.g., combination drug alendronate with cholecalciferol or Fosamax with vitamin D3).

Specific variables and edits:

DSD010: Have you used or taken any vitamins, minerals or other dietary supplements in the past 30 days? Include prescription and non-prescription supplements

Participants with a record of having taken a product determined to be a dietary supplement in the last 30 days are coded “1.” This variable was edited and takes into account DS reported in any of the sub-sections of the DSQ. Some products were mistakenly recorded in the prescription medication sub-section. These data were moved to the dietary supplement files and are counted as supplements for DSD010 and DSDCOUNT. Participants who reported an antacid containing calcium or magnesium as part of the dietary supplement sub-section are also coded “1”; this product was considered to be taken as a calcium supplement. Participants who reported taking an antacid containing calcium or magnesium in the last 30 days that was recorded only in the non-prescription antacid sub-section but did not take any dietary supplement are coded “2.” Participants who did not take any product that was determined to be a dietary supplement in the last 30 days are also coded “2,” even if they originally reported having taken a supplement. Examples of products that were determined not to be supplements included foods (garlic cloves, raisin bran cereal, PowerBar®), drinks (Ensure®, Gatorade®, tea), over the counter drugs (aspirin, laxatives, electrolyte replacement fluids), homeopathic medicines, and prescription medicines. Prescription medicines were moved from the dietary supplement files to the appropriate prescription medication files. A small number of persons refused to answer this question (coded 7) or did not know whether they used a dietary supplement in the 30 days (coded 9).

DSDCOUNT: The number of DS taken

This variable was computed at NCHS and represents the total number of DS reported by the participant including those DS identified as unknown (DSDPID = 6666666XXX). Antacids that were reported in the dietary supplement sub-section were assumed to be taken as a dietary supplement and also included in the count. Antacids reported in the non-prescription antacid or the prescription medication sub-sections of the DSQ questionnaire do not contribute to this count. There were also participants who reported the use of a dietary supplement in the past 30 days but did not know the name of the dietary supplement (DSDSUPP = 99999) or refused to report the name of the dietary supplement (DSDSUPP = 77777). Each product reported as refused or don’t know is still included in the total count of DS.

DSD010AN: Any non-prescription antacids taken?

This variable was created at NCHS to indicate whether or not an antacid was reported. This variable only takes into account these types of antacids reported in the non-prescription antacid sub-section of the DSQ questionnaire. In previous data releases, there were a few antacids reported in the dietary supplement sub-section of the DSQ questionnaire and these were considered to be taken as DS and included in the DSD010 and DSDCOUNT. There was 3 antacids reported in the dietary supplement sub-section in 2017-2018.

DSDANCNT: The number of non-prescription calcium and/or magnesium - containing antacids taken

This variable was computed at NCHS and represents the total number of antacids reported by the participant. Only these antacids reported in the non-prescription antacid sub-section of the DSQ questionnaire contributed to this count. Antacids that were reported in the dietary supplement sub-section were assumed to be taken as a supplement and included in the dietary supplement count.

DSDANTA: Created variable that indicates whether an antacid was reported in the DS sub-section or the non-prescription antacid sub-section of the DSQ questionnaire

Information on use of non-prescription antacids was sometimes recorded in the dietary supplement sub-section of the DSQ questionnaire; other times in the non-prescription antacid sub-section. Due to their nutrient content, antacids that contain calcium and/or magnesium are released with the dietary supplement data, irrespective of where they were reported. Only non-prescription antacids that contain calcium and/or magnesium are released in these files; this is not a complete accounting of all non-prescription antacids. Thus, users are cautioned that analyses of these data to estimate the percentage of non-prescription antacids used would not be appropriate.

DSDPID: Supplement ID Number

New Supplement ID is a unique number assigned to each product entered in the inhouse PLD.

DSDSUPP: Name of Supplement

This is the name from the front of the product label. The brand name was generally entered first (i.e., Nature’s Way) and then the actual product name (i.e., lutein). Information such as the strength (i.e., 60 mg extract) of the product and other qualifiers that help distinguish a product from a similar product (i.e., mega, super, high potency, time release, chewable, extract) were also listed if they were on the front of the product label. Words like “dietary supplement” and health claims were not entered as part of the name.

DSDMTCH: Matching code confidence codes

Supplements were recorded during the DSQ of the SP questionnaire with varying degrees of accuracy and completeness. NCHS had created a system to specify how certain we were with matching a supplement recorded during the interview with the actual product label.

Exact or near exact match (DSDMTCH=1) indicated that this was the only product that could match this entry.

Probable match (DSDMTCH=2) indicated that the match was not exact, but knowledge of the company’s products strongly suggested that this was the only possible match choice. For example, the entry may not have specified strength or include words such as timed release, but no other options were available for this brand according to manufacturer or retailer information.

Generic match (DSDMTCH=3) indicated we had information on the strength for all ingredients, either: a) as part of name (e.g., vitamin C 500 mg) or b) because the manufacturer was known and NCHS had an identical product made by this manufacturer for a different distributor or retailer. Thus, the ingredients and amounts were considered to be accurate despite an exact brand match.

Reasonable match (DSDMTCH=4) indicated that the product name may have been incomplete or could have been complete, but other products of this brand also started with these same words so this could not be assured. In these cases, the entered name was matched to either: a) the most frequently reported of these products in the NHANES 2017-2018 data, if this could be determined; b) the best-selling product by this company that matched the entered name; or c) the most basic product by this company, as assessed by label wording.

Default match (DSDMTCH=5) indicated that the exact product could not be obtained because the name was imprecise, or the exact brand product could not be located, and no generic was assigned. In these cases, the entered product was matched to a created default product based upon: a) the most commonly reported strengths for single ingredients; b) the most commonly reported brands for major multiple ingredient products such as multivitamins and multivitamin/multi-minerals for children, seniors, or adults, if available; or c) products manufactured by a large, private-label manufacturer.

Finally, a match codes of No match (DSDMTCH=6) indicated that no product was found and there was not enough detail in the name to assign a generic or default match with any confidence. The words “no product information available” were listed as the product name (DSDSUPP).

Analysts should be aware that for default matches and matches that chose between several similarly named supplements, there was less certainty that the ingredients and ingredient amounts in the supplement assigned exactly matched those in the supplement actually taken. Additionally, NCHS cannot guarantee in any case that the matched product was the exact product taken or even that any product actually was taken, as these data were self-reported.

DSD070: Dietary supplement container seen by interviewer?

This variable indicated whether the product container was seen by the interviewer. Containers were seen for approximately 87% of the records. A more precise name for a supplement could be recorded by the interviewer, and thus a more precise match to a known supplement can be made, when the interviewer saw the supplement container rather than recording the participant’s report of the supplement name (for example, multivitamin/multiminerals were often reported as multivitamins). In general, this was reflected in the matching code, but analysts should be aware that precision was greater when a container was seen.

This variable was mostly unedited. Interviewers asked to see the containers in all three sub-sections of the DSQ questionnaire. Therefore, most records included in the dietary supplement file contained this information.

DSD090: For how long have you been taking this product or a similar type of product?

This information was collected using two-part (number and unit) questions to allow participants to report how long they had been taking the product or similar product in days, weeks, months, or years. The released variables were edited to standardize the reported length of time to number of days, using the following conversion factors: 7 days per week, 30.4 days per month, and 365 days per year.

There were persons who reported the use of a dietary supplement or antacid but did not know how long they had been using the product (DSD090 = 99999) or refused to report the length of use (DSD090 = 77777).

DSD103: In the past 30 days, on how many days did you take the product?

This variable was unedited. Information was missing for dietary supplement data that was recorded in the prescription medication sub-section, since this question was not asked in that sub-section of the DSQ questionnaire.

DSD122Q and DSD122U: On the days that you took the product how much did you usually take on a single day?

The data was edited to standardize the amount the participant reported taking and the amount according to the product label serving size. For example, if a participant reported taking 1 tablespoon of a supplement and the label serving size was 3 teaspoons, then the variable was edited to 3 teaspoons (1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons). There were 262 records in which data was edited.

In most of the cases, using the alternative serving size (information available on some product labels), using simple conversions (i.e., teaspoons to tablespoons) or contacting the manufacturer for information on label serving size (i.e., actual amount for a “capful”) provided enough information to make clear edits. However, in some cases the reported amount taken was very different from the product label serving size (n=11). For example, the participant may have reported 1 tablet, but the label serving size is 1 tablespoon. This was assumed to be an error in reporting or an interviewer data entry error. In these cases, the reported amount taken was assumed to be the label serving size. Additionally, all records that were assigned a default product were edited and the label serving size was assigned for DSD122Q and DSD122U.

Information was missing for dietary supplement data that was recorded in the prescription medication sub-section, since this question was not asked in that sub-section of the DSQ questionnaire.

DSDACTSS: Reported serving size/label serving size

This variable was derived using the information from DSD122Q (reported quantity taken) and information from variable DSDSERVQ (serving size quantity from product label) from the “Dietary Supplement Product Information” file (DSPI) of the NHANES-DSD. File DSPI provided information on the serving size from the product label’s supplement facts panel for which the nutrient amounts were based on. The reported amount taken (DSD122Q) was divided by the serving size amount from DSPI (variable DSDSERVQ). Values were set to missing if any information was missing for DSD122Q or DSDSERVQ.

DSDDAY1: Reported Product during the first dietary recall and DSDDAY2: Reported Product during the second dietary recall

Beginning in the NHANES 2007-2008 survey cycle, dietary supplement and non-prescription antacid use questions were also collected during Dietary Interviews, which consisted of two 24-hour dietary recalls. The first dietary 24-hour recall interview was collected in-person in the Mobile Examination Center (MEC) and the second interview was collected by telephone 3 to 10 days later. Participants’ were asked about their use of vitamins, minerals, herbals and other DS during the 24-hour period prior to the interview (midnight to midnight). Participants were also asked about their use of non-prescription antacids, because of the calcium and magnesium content of some of these products.

These two variables indicated whether or not the exact DS or antacid reported in the DSQ was also reported during the first dietary recall (DSDDAY1) and the second dietary recall (DSDDAY2).

DSD124: Took product on own or doctor advised

NHANES asked participants the reason or reasons that they were taking DS. For every supplement reported, participants were asked if they were taking the supplement for their own reasons or because a doctor or other healthcare provider told them to. A follow-up question was then asked in order to collect specific reason(s) why the participant was taking the supplement or why their doctor or other healthcare provider told them to take the supplement. The participant was given a handcard with a list of reasons for taking DS and asked to select the reason or reasons. This information has been collected since the NHANES 2007-2008 survey cycle.

DSQ128A- DSD128NN: Reason(s) for taking dietary supplement

These variables indicated the reason(s) for taking each dietary supplement reported. Participants’ were able to choose more than one reason. The participant was shown a handcard (Appendix 7) with a list of reasons. The list was created based on a pilot study done during the NHANES 2006 survey, in which an open-ended question asking about the reason(s) for taking each dietary supplement reported was added. The answers were then used to develop the hand card. If the participant could not find the reason, they were taking the dietary supplement on the hand card, the interviewer indicated “other specified” (which was indicated under variable DSQ128S) and then typed in the reason given by the participant. Based on similar “other specified” reasons given in the NHANES 2007-2008, 2009-2010 and 2011-2012 survey, more answer categories were also added to the hand card. Analyst should note that answer categories were slightly modified for the 2013-2014 cycle, “to build muscle” was removed from “muscle related issues, muscle cramps” and provided as a separate category on the hand card. Additionally, “for weight gain” was added as a category on the hand card. Items were added to the hand card when they were reported in “other, specify” at a frequency of 20 or more times during a NHANES cycle. Two new categories “for inflammation” and “for fluid/water balance” were added for the 2017-2018 cycle compared to the 2015-2016 cycle.

Additionally, based on responses given in “other specified,” many were able to be coded into the original response categories. Some other categories were created after data collection (denoted by a DSD instead of a DSQ in the variable name) based on many similar responses given. However, there are some exceptions. Variables DSD128T, DSD128AA, DSD128V, DSD128Z, DSD128BB, DSD128DD, and DSD128FF were categories created for the NHANES 2007-2008 and 2009-2010 release but were added to the hand card for the 2011-2012, 2013-2014, 2015-2016 and 2017-2018 NHANES. Variable names were retained to make it easier for analyst to combine and use data, but they should be aware that these were categories that were on the hand card beginning in 2011. It should be noted that “for weight gain” was a category that was provided as a category post collection in the data release files for 2007-2012. However, for the 2013-2014 NHANES cycle, it was a category on the hand card. Responses that were not able to be categorized were indicated in variable DSQ128S (other specified) as a code 91.

A few participants entered into “other specified” that they needed to take a supplement because they didn’t get enough sunlight. These responses were back-edited into the “to supplement my diet, food not enough.”

DSQ215A: Antacid, calcium supplement or both?

NHANES asked participants who reported a non-prescription antacid, if they took it as an antacid, calcium supplement or both. This question was only asked during the non-prescription antacid sub-section of the DSQ questionnaire. Therefore, there would only be values for antacid products (DSDANTA=2). This information has been collected since the NHANES 2007-2008 survey cycle.

Nutrient variables in the Individual Dietary Supplements file, DSQIDS_J

These variables were created by using files from the NHANES_DSD that contain information on the serving size and the quantity of each nutrient from the product label’s supplement facts panel. The participants reported usual amount taken was divided by the serving size from the label in order to determine the actual amount of nutrient consumed. For example, a participant may have reported taking one tablet, but the serving size amount was 2 tablets. Therefore, only half of the nutrients on the label were being consumed. The variable DSDACTSS (Reported serving size/label serving size) indicated the actual amount of product that was consumed. The actual amount of product consumed was then multiplied by the ingredient amount for each dietary supplement or antacid. In the example above, 0.5 would be multiplied by each ingredient/nutrient to estimate the nutrient intake.

Analysts do need to be aware that in some cases data is missing for the amount consumed.  In these cases, nutrients could not be calculated and are missing. Analyst should be aware of this, especially when estimating the prevalence of use of certain nutrients by using only the nutrient variables.

DSQIFDFE: Folate, DFE (mcg)

Dietary Folate Equivalents (DFE) were calculated by using a conversion factor of 1.7. This conversion is based on recommendations set by the Institute of Medicines Dietary Reference Intakes1.

Nutrient variables in the Total Dietary Supplements file, DSQTOT_J

These variables were created by calculating a mean daily intake. The calculation was based on the number of days the participant reported taking each dietary supplement (variable DSD103). For example, if participant X took calcium 600 mg 15 days out of the month, the calculation would be 600mg*15 reported days/30 days per month. If participant X took more than one supplement or antacid containing calcium, they would then be added up for the total mean daily calcium intake from DS.

Analysts do need to be aware that in some cases data is missing for the amount consumed and the number of days the supplement was taken. In these cases, nutrients could not be calculated or mean daily intake could not be estimated and therefore values are missing. Analyst should be aware of this, especially when estimating the prevalence of use of certain nutrients by using only the nutrient variables.

Analytic Notes

In NHANES 2017-2018, a total of 9,984 dietary supplements or antacids were reported by survey participants as taken in the last 30 days prior to the interview. Approximately 4.5% of these reported records are missing information on the number of days the supplement was taken and/or the amount usually consumed. This is because either no product information was available, or the product was originally recorded in the prescription medication sub-section (which did not ask for this type of information for reported products). Therefore, even though the use of particular supplements was reported, no nutrient content or mean daily intake data for selected nutrients was calculated because of the missing information on the amount usually consumed. Analysts should be cautious when estimating the prevalence of supplement use for specific nutrients. Nutrient variables released in the Individual or Total Dietary Supplements file (DSQIDS_J or DSQTOT_J) should not be used alone to produce such prevalence estimation. It is recommended that analysts merge participant datasets with the NHANES Dietary Supplement Database files to identify the reported supplements containing the nutrients of interest.

In some cases, it may appear as though a participant reported the same dietary supplement more than once. There are a several reasons for these duplications. Participants’ may have reported DS with the same generic ingredient but different brand names (i.e., 2 different brands of calcium, but calcium is collected generically with only the strength) or the supplement may have been different forms or dosages of the same product. There were a few cases where the participant did report the exact same dietary supplement, with the same length of use, frequency of use or amount used. In these cases, since the interviewer recorded that a separate dietary supplement container was seen for each reported dietary supplement both mentions of the dietary supplement were retained in the file.

During the data editing process, outlier values were examined. When there was insufficient information to conclude that values were invalid, they were left in the data set. Analysts should examine the distribution of the data and consider whether or not it is appropriate to include or exclude extreme values in a given analysis.

NCHS collects brand name information on supplements whenever feasible, to ensure as much accuracy as possible in finding the label information for the exact product taken and providing exact ingredient information for this product to data users. Brand names are not collected for DS listed on the “Strength Only” List (see Appendix 5: Vitamins/Minerals). Only the nutrient is selected, and the strength is recorded. Analyst should be aware that for these specific nutrients, NCHS releases generic information (i.e., calcium 600 mg). Thus, analyses of consumer usage by brand name using NHANES data may not be accurate and is not recommended. Brand names that are available in a limited geographic area of the U.S. are not released; generic names are used for these products.

Deriving nutrient estimates from dietary supplement data

Thirty-four nutrients have already been computed for this release. In order to compute average daily intakes for nutrients or bioactives other than these 34, analyst will need to combine the Individual Dietary Supplements File (DSQIDS_J) with the NHANES-DSD files (DSPI, DSII and DSBI), which contain information on each product and ingredients and amounts in those products.

Intake of multiple supplements with the same nutrient(s), multiple use of the same supplement on the same day, and nutrients in blends should be taken into account in nutrient calculations. Nutrient names and the quantity units need to be harmonized and nutrient amounts from all these calculations must then be summed. Some nutrient amounts are for a nutrient compound (generally a foreign-made product or an antacid) and these must be converted to a nutrient elemental amount.

Analyst need to be aware of question changes over the cycles when looking at trends. Dietary supplement data was reported as times per month in 1999-2000, days in the past month in 2001-2002, and days in the past 30 days in 2003-2018.

Please refer to the on-line NHANES Dietary Tutorial, which is available on the NHANES website, for further details on how to use these datasets.

Estimating total nutrient intakes from all sources (foods, beverages and DS)

Beginning in the NHANES 2007-2008 survey cycle, data on the usage of all vitamins, minerals, herbals and other DS as well as non-prescription antacids, are collected during the Dietary Interviews, which consists of two 24-hour dietary recalls. Prior to the NHANES 2007-2008 release, estimating total nutrient intakes from all sources (foods, beverages and DS), had been difficult because of the different data collection methods, referent time frames, and data formats. These data are now collected using similar methods over the same period, and nutrients from all sources can be easily combined. The 24-hour dietary supplement data are released in separate files available on the NHANES dietary website. They can be linked to the dietary files by the respondent sequence number (SEQN). For more information on the data, refer to the documentations accompanying the 24-hour dietary intakes and dietary supplement datasets.

References

Codebook and Frequencies

SEQN - Respondent sequence number

Variable Name:
SEQN
SAS Label:
Respondent sequence number
English Text:
Respondent sequence number.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS

DSDPID - Supplement ID Number

Variable Name:
DSDPID
SAS Label:
Supplement ID Number
English Text:
Supplement ID Number
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
275 to 6666667082 Range of Values 9984 9984
. Missing 0 9984

DSDSUPP - Supplement Name

Variable Name:
DSDSUPP
SAS Label:
Supplement Name
English Text:
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
Supplement Name Value was recorded 9984 9984
< blank > Missing 0 9984

DSDANTA - Antacid reported as a dietary supplement

Variable Name:
DSDANTA
SAS Label:
Antacid reported as a dietary supplement
English Text:
Antacid reported as a dietary supplement
English Instructions:
Antacids that are reported with dietary supplements (DSQ) are coded 1, antacids reported with medications in the antacid section are coded 2, dietary supplements that are not antacids are coded 0.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0 Non-antacid supplement 9105 9105
1 Antacid reported with dietary supplement (DSQ) 1 9106
2 Antacid reported with medication (RXQ) 878 9984
. Missing 0 9984

DSD070 - Was container seen?

Variable Name:
DSD070
SAS Label:
Was container seen?
English Text:
Was container seen?
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 8465 8465
2 No 1433 9898
. Missing 86 9984

DSDMTCH - Matching code

Variable Name:
DSDMTCH
SAS Label:
Matching code
English Text:
Matching code
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Exact or near exact match 3952 3952
2 Probable match 802 4754
3 Generic match 2508 7262
4 Reasonable match 1313 8575
5 Default match 1178 9753
6 No match 152 9905
7 Refused 18 9923
9 Don't know 61 9984
. Missing 0 9984

DSD090 - How long supplement taken (days)?

Variable Name:
DSD090
SAS Label:
How long supplement taken (days)?
English Text:
For how long have you been taking {PRODUCT NAME} or a similar type of product?
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 to 25550 Range of Values 9845 9845
7777777 Refused 3 9848
9999999 Don't know 50 9898
. Missing 86 9984

DSD103 - Days supplement taken, past 30 days

Variable Name:
DSD103
SAS Label:
Days supplement taken, past 30 days
English Text:
In the past 30 days, on how many days did you take {PRODUCT NAME}?
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 to 30 Range of Values 9551 9551
7777 Refused 1 9552
9999 Don't know 13 9565
. Missing 419 9984

DSD122Q - Quantity of supplement taken daily

Variable Name:
DSD122Q
SAS Label:
Quantity of supplement taken daily
English Text:
On the days that (you/SP) took (PRODUCT NAME), how much did (you/SP), usually take on a single day?
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTIONS: RESPONSE FIELD SHOULD ALLOW FOR 3 NUMERIC ENTRIES AND INCLUDE A DECIMAL. ALLOW 0 OR 1 ENTRIES TO THE LEFT OF THE DECIMAL AND 0,1 OR 2 ENTRIES TO THE RIGHT OF THE DECIMAL. ENTER NUMBER
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0.017 to 237 Range of Values 9848 9848
777777 Refused 0 9848
999999 Don't know 4 9852
. Missing 132 9984

DSD122U - Dosage form

Variable Name:
DSD122U
SAS Label:
Dosage form
English Text:
On the days that {you/SP} took {PRODUCT NAME}, how much did {you/SP} usually take on a single day?
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: RESPONSE FIELD SHOULD ALLOW FOR 3 NUMERIC ENTRIES AND INCLUDE A DECIMAL. ALLOW 0 OR 1 ENTRIES TO THE LEFT OF THE DECIMAL AND 0, 1 OR 2 ENTRIES TO THE RIGHT OF THE DECIMAL. IF FORM CODE 1 THROUGH 8 IN DSQ.077, AUTOMATICALLY CODE THE UNIT CODE 1 AND SKIP TO BOX NEW 4A. IF FORM CODE 12 IN DSQ.077, AUTOMATICALLY CODE THE UNIT CODE 13 FOR DSQ.123U AND SKIP TO BOX NEW 4A. IF FORM CODE 13 IN DSQ.077, AUTOMATICALLY CODE THE UNIT CODE 20 FOR DSQ.123U AND SKIP TO BOX NEW 4A. IF FORM CODE 14 IN DSQ.077, AUTOMATICALLY CODE THE UNIT CODE 17 FOR DSQ.123U AND SKIP TO BOX NEW 4A. IF FORM CODE 16 IN DSQ.077, AUTOMATICALLY CODE THE UNIT CODE 6 FOR DSQ.123U AND SKIP TO BOX NEW 4A. IF FORM CODE 9 IN DSQ.077, DISPLAY THE UNIT CODES 1, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 23, 27, 28, 30, 91, 77, 99 FOR DSQ.123U. IF FORM CODE 10, 17 IN DSQ.077, DISPLAY THE UNIT CODES 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 23, 27, 29, 91, 77, 99 FOR DSQ.123U. IF FORM CODE 11, 15 IN DSQ.077, DISPLAY THE UNIT CODES 11, 12, 15, 16, 18, 21, 23, 27, 28, 91, 77, 99 FOR DSQ.123U. IF FORM CODE 91, 77, 99 IN DSQ.077, DISPLAY ENTIRE PICK LIST FOR DSQ.123U. IF CONTAINER NOT SEEN (CODE 2 IN DSQ.071), DISPLAY ENTIRE PICK LIST FOR DSQ.123U. ENTER UNIT/FORM.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 TABLETS, CAPSULES, PILLS, CAPLETS, SOFTGELS, GEL CAPS, VEGICAPS, CHEWABLE TABLETS 8122 8122
2 Droppers 11 8133
3 Drops 28 8161
5 Injections/shots 0 8161
6 LOZENGES/COUGH DROPS 5 8166
7 Milliliters 143 8309
11 Tablespoons 40 8349
12 Teaspoons 104 8453
13 Wafers 5 8458
15 Cans 1 8459
16 Grams 10 8469
17 Dots 0 8469
18 Cups 0 8469
19 Sprays/Squirts 9 8478
20 CHEWS/GUMMIES 1185 9663
21 Scoop 77 9740
22 CC 0 9740
23 Capful 12 9752
27 Ounces 14 9766
28 Packages/Packets 79 9845
29 Vial 2 9847
30 Gumball 0 9847
31 Strips 0 9847
32 Bottle 0 9847
77 Refused 0 9847
99 Don't Know 5 9852
. Missing 132 9984

DSDACTSS - Reported serving size/label serving size

Variable Name:
DSDACTSS
SAS Label:
Reported serving size/label serving size
English Text:
Reported serving size/label serving size
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0.165 to 30 Range of Values 9703 9703
. Missing 281 9984

DSDDAY1 - Reported Product during Day 1

Variable Name:
DSDDAY1
SAS Label:
Reported Product during Day 1
English Text:
Was Supplement taken during the 24 Hour Recall, Day 1?
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 5187 5187
2 No 3041 8228
7 Refused 5 8233
9 Don't know 18 8251
. Missing 1733 9984

DSDDAY2 - Reported Product during Day 2

Variable Name:
DSDDAY2
SAS Label:
Reported Product during Day 2
English Text:
Was Supplement taken during the 24 Hour Recall, Day 2?
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 4948 4948
2 No 2420 7368
7 Refused 0 7368
9 Don't know 11 7379
. Missing 2605 9984

DSQ124 - Took product on own or doctor advised

Variable Name:
DSQ124
SAS Label:
Took product on own or doctor advised
English Text:
What is the reason you take {PRODUCT NAME}? (Did you decide to take it for reasons of your own or did a doctor or other health provider tell you to take it?)
English Instructions:
HAND CARD DSQ2
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Decided to take it for reasons of my own 5552 5552
2 A doctor or other health provider told me to 3138 8690
7 Refused 0 8690
9 Don't know 19 8709
. Missing 1275 9984

DSQ128A - For good bowel/colon health

Variable Name:
DSQ128A
SAS Label:
For good bowel/colon health
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}? (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
10 FOR GOOD BOWEL/COLON HEALTH 224 224
77 Refused 2 226
99 Don't Know 120 346
. Missing 9638 9984

DSQ128B - For prostate health

Variable Name:
DSQ128B
SAS Label:
For prostate health
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}? (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Males only 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
11 FOR PROSTATE HEALTH 83 83
. Missing 9901 9984

DSQ128C - For mental health

Variable Name:
DSQ128C
SAS Label:
For mental health
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}? (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
12 FOR MENTAL HEALTH 225 225
. Missing 9759 9984

DSQ128D - To prevent health problems

Variable Name:
DSQ128D
SAS Label:
To prevent health problems
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}? (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
13 TO PREVENT HEALTH PROBLEMS 1109 1109
. Missing 8875 9984

DSQ128E - To improve my overall health

Variable Name:
DSQ128E
SAS Label:
To improve my overall health
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}? (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
14 TO IMPROVE MY OVERALL HEALTH 2253 2253
. Missing 7731 9984

DSQ128F - For teeth, prevent cavities

Variable Name:
DSQ128F
SAS Label:
For teeth, prevent cavities
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}? (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
15 FOR TEETH, PREVENT CAVITIES 95 95
. Missing 9889 9984

DSQ128G - To supplement my diet, food not enough

Variable Name:
DSQ128G
SAS Label:
To supplement my diet, food not enough
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}? (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
16 TO SUPPLEMENT MY DIET, FOOD NOT ENOUGH 1025 1025
. Missing 8959 9984

DSQ128H - To maintain health (to stay healthy)

Variable Name:
DSQ128H
SAS Label:
To maintain health (to stay healthy)
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}? (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
17 TO MAINTAIN HEALTH (TO STAY HEALTHY) 2440 2440
. Missing 7544 9984

DSQ128I - To prevent colds, boost immune system

Variable Name:
DSQ128I
SAS Label:
To prevent colds, boost immune system
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}? (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
18 TO PREVENT COLDS, BOOST IMMUNE SYSTEM 981 981
. Missing 9003 9984

DSQ128J - For heart health, cholesterol

Variable Name:
DSQ128J
SAS Label:
For heart health, cholesterol
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}? (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
19 FOR HEART HEALTH, CHOLESTEROL 670 670
. Missing 9314 9984

DSQ128K - For eye health

Variable Name:
DSQ128K
SAS Label:
For eye health
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}? (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
20 FOR EYE HEALTH 279 279
. Missing 9705 9984

DSQ128L - For healthy joints, arthritis

Variable Name:
DSQ128L
SAS Label:
For healthy joints, arthritis
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}? (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
21 FOR HEALTHY JOINTS, ARTHRITIS 497 497
. Missing 9487 9984

DSQ128M - For healthy skin, hair and nails

Variable Name:
DSQ128M
SAS Label:
For healthy skin, hair and nails
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}? (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
22 HEALTHY SKIN, HAIR, AND NAIL 560 560
. Missing 9424 9984

DSQ128N - For weight loss

Variable Name:
DSQ128N
SAS Label:
For weight loss
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}? (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
23 FOR WEIGHT LOSS 159 159
. Missing 9825 9984

DSQ128O - For bone health

Variable Name:
DSQ128O
SAS Label:
For bone health
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}? (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
24 FOR BONE HEALTH, BUILD STRONG BONES, OSTEOPOROSIS 1118 1118
. Missing 8866 9984

DSQ128P - To get more energy

Variable Name:
DSQ128P
SAS Label:
To get more energy
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}? (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
25 TO GET MORE ENERGY 1005 1005
. Missing 8979 9984

DSQ128Q - For pregnancy/breastfeeding

Variable Name:
DSQ128Q
SAS Label:
For pregnancy/breastfeeding
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}? (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
26 FOR PREGNANCY/BREASTFEEDING 107 107
. Missing 9877 9984

DSQ128R - For anemia, such as low iron

Variable Name:
DSQ128R
SAS Label:
For anemia, such as low iron
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}? (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
27 FOR ANEMIA, SUCH AS LOW IRON 354 354
. Missing 9630 9984

DSD128T - To maintain blood sugar, diabetes

Variable Name:
DSD128T
SAS Label:
To maintain blood sugar, diabetes
English Text:
What is the reason you take {PRODUCT NAME}? (Did you decide to take it for reasons of your own or did a doctor or other health provider tell you to take it?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
28 TO MAINTAIN BLOOD SUGAR, DIABETES 297 297
. Missing 9687 9984

DSD128V - For kidney and bladder health

Variable Name:
DSD128V
SAS Label:
For kidney and bladder health
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}?} (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
30 FOR KIDNEY AND BLADDER HEALTH 134 134
. Missing 9850 9984

DSD128W - For respiratory health, asthma

Variable Name:
DSD128W
SAS Label:
For respiratory health, asthma
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}?} (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
31 FOR RESPIRATORY HEALTH, ASTHMA 5 5
. Missing 9979 9984

DSD128X - For allergies

Variable Name:
DSD128X
SAS Label:
For allergies
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}?} (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
32 FOR ALLERGIES 7 7
. Missing 9977 9984

DSD128Z - To improve digestion

Variable Name:
DSD128Z
SAS Label:
To improve digestion
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}?} (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
34 IMPROVE DIGESTION 396 396
. Missing 9588 9984

DSD128AA - For menopause, hot flashes

Variable Name:
DSD128AA
SAS Label:
For menopause, hot flashes
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}?} (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Females only 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
35 FOR MENOPAUSE, HOT FLASHES 45 45
. Missing 9939 9984

DSD128BB - For muscle related issues, muscle cramps

Variable Name:
DSD128BB
SAS Label:
For muscle related issues, muscle cramps
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}?} (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
36 FOR MUSCLE RELATED ISSUES, MUSCLE CRAMPS 219 219
. Missing 9765 9984

DSD128DD - For relaxation, stress, sleep

Variable Name:
DSD128DD
SAS Label:
For relaxation, stress, sleep
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}?} (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
38 FOR RELAXATION, STRESS, SLEEP 231 231
. Missing 9753 9984

DSD128EE - For nervous system health

Variable Name:
DSD128EE
SAS Label:
For nervous system health
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}?} (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
39 FOR NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH 23 23
. Missing 9961 9984

DSD128FF - For liver health, detoxification

Variable Name:
DSD128FF
SAS Label:
For liver health, detoxification
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}?} (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
40 FOR LIVER HEALTH, DETOXIFICATION, CLEANSE SYSTEM 122 122
. Missing 9862 9984

DSD128GG - For antioxidants

Variable Name:
DSD128GG
SAS Label:
For antioxidants
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}?} (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
41 FOR ANTIOXIDANTS 6 6
. Missing 9978 9984

DSD128HH - Word of mouth, advertisement

Variable Name:
DSD128HH
SAS Label:
Word of mouth, advertisement
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}?} (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
42 WORD OF MOUTH, ADVERTISEMENT 24 24
. Missing 9960 9984

DSD128II - For thyroid health, gout

Variable Name:
DSD128II
SAS Label:
For thyroid health, gout
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}?} (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
43 FOR THYROID HEALTH, GOUT 15 15
. Missing 9969 9984

DSD128JJ - For weight gain

Variable Name:
DSD128JJ
SAS Label:
For weight gain
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}?} (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
44 FOR WEIGHT GAIN 68 68
. Missing 9916 9984

DSD128KK - Low levels in blood

Variable Name:
DSD128KK
SAS Label:
Low levels in blood
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}?} (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
45 LOW LEVELS IN BLOOD 170 170
. Missing 9814 9984

DSD128LL - For support after surgery

Variable Name:
DSD128LL
SAS Label:
For support after surgery
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}?} (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
46 FOR SUPPORT AFTER SURGERY 2 2
. Missing 9982 9984

DSD128MM - Headaches and dizziness

Variable Name:
DSD128MM
SAS Label:
Headaches and dizziness
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}?} (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
47 HEADACHES AND DIZZINESS 28 28
. Missing 9956 9984

DSQ128NN - To build muscle

Variable Name:
DSQ128NN
SAS Label:
To build muscle
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}?} (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
48 TO BUILD MUSCLE 258 258
. Missing 9726 9984

DSD128OO - For inflammation

Variable Name:
DSD128OO
SAS Label:
For inflammation
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}?} (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
49 FOR INFLAMMATION 29 29
. Missing 9955 9984

DSD128PP - For fluid/water balance

Variable Name:
DSD128PP
SAS Label:
For fluid/water balance
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}?} (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
50 FOR FLUID/WATER BALANCE 13 13
. Missing 9971 9984

DSQ128S - Other

Variable Name:
DSQ128S
SAS Label:
Other
English Text:
For what reason or reasons do you take {PRODUCT NAME}? (For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell you to take {PRODUCT}?)
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: IF CODE 1 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons {do you/does SP} take {PRODUCT NAME}? IF CODE 2 IN DSQ.124, DISPLAY For what reason or reasons did the doctor or other health professional tell {you/SP} to take {PRODUCT}? HAND CARD DSQ3. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
91 OTHER SPECIFY 82 82
. Missing 9902 9984

RXQ215A - Antacid, calcium supplement or both?

Variable Name:
RXQ215A
SAS Label:
Antacid, calcium supplement or both?
English Text:
Did you take {PRODUCT NAME} as an antacid, as a calcium supplement, or both?
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Antacid 776 776
2 Calcium Supplement 14 790
3 Both 56 846
4 Neither 7 853
7 Refused 0 853
9 Don't know 3 856
. Missing 9128 9984

DSQIKCAL - Energy (kcal)

Variable Name:
DSQIKCAL
SAS Label:
Energy (kcal)
English Text:
Energy (kcal)
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 to 420 Range of Values 2277 2277
. Missing 7707 9984

DSQIPROT - Protein (gm)

Variable Name:
DSQIPROT
SAS Label:
Protein (gm)
English Text:
Protein (gm)
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0.002 to 60 Range of Values 214 214
. Missing 9770 9984

DSQICARB - Carbohydrate (gm)

Variable Name:
DSQICARB
SAS Label:
Carbohydrate (gm)
English Text:
Carbohydrate (gm)
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0.001 to 62 Range of Values 1748 1748
. Missing 8236 9984

DSQISUGR - Total sugars (gm)

Variable Name:
DSQISUGR
SAS Label:
Total sugars (gm)
English Text:
Total sugars (gm)
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0.2 to 24 Range of Values 1086 1086
. Missing 8898 9984

DSQIFIBE - Dietary fiber (gm)

Variable Name:
DSQIFIBE
SAS Label:
Dietary fiber (gm)
English Text:
Dietary fiber (gm)
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0.06 to 26 Range of Values 160 160
. Missing 9824 9984

DSQITFAT - Total fat (gm)

Variable Name:
DSQITFAT
SAS Label:
Total fat (gm)
English Text:
Total fat (gm)
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0.02 to 30 Range of Values 819 819
. Missing 9165 9984

DSQISFAT - Total saturated fatty acids (gm)

Variable Name:
DSQISFAT
SAS Label:
Total saturated fatty acids (gm)
English Text:
Total saturated fatty acids (gm)
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0.0002 to 6 Range of Values 128 128
. Missing 9856 9984

DSQIMFAT - Total monounsaturated fatty acids (gm)

Variable Name:
DSQIMFAT
SAS Label:
Total monounsaturated fatty acids (gm)
English Text:
Total monounsaturated fatty acids (gm)
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0.17 to 6 Range of Values 82 82
. Missing 9902 9984

DSQIPFAT - Total polyunsaturated fatty acids (gm)

Variable Name:
DSQIPFAT
SAS Label:
Total polyunsaturated fatty acids (gm)
English Text:
Total polyunsaturated fatty acids (gm)
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0.25 to 12 Range of Values 227 227
. Missing 9757 9984

DSQICHOL - Cholesterol (mg)

Variable Name:
DSQICHOL
SAS Label:
Cholesterol (mg)
English Text:
Cholesterol (mg)
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 to 250 Range of Values 442 442
. Missing 9542 9984

DSQILYCO - Lycopene (mcg)

Variable Name:
DSQILYCO
SAS Label:
Lycopene (mcg)
English Text:
Lycopene (mcg)
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
100 to 30000 Range of Values 591 591
. Missing 9393 9984

DSQILZ - Lutein + zeaxanthin (mcg)

Variable Name:
DSQILZ
SAS Label:
Lutein + zeaxanthin (mcg)
English Text:
Lutein + zeaxanthin (mcg)
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
3 to 48000 Range of Values 727 727
. Missing 9257 9984

DSQIVB1 - Thiamin (Vitamin B1) (mg)

Variable Name:
DSQIVB1
SAS Label:
Thiamin (Vitamin B1) (mg)
English Text:
Thiamin (Vitamin B1) (mg)
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0.02 to 250 Range of Values 1835 1835
. Missing 8149 9984

DSQIVB2 - Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) (mg)

Variable Name:
DSQIVB2
SAS Label:
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) (mg)
English Text:
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) (mg)
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0.02 to 400 Range of Values 1820 1820
. Missing 8164 9984

DSQINIAC - Niacin (mg)

Variable Name:
DSQINIAC
SAS Label:
Niacin (mg)
English Text:
Niacin (mg)
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0.16 to 1500 Range of Values 2016 2016
. Missing 7968 9984

DSQIVB6 - Vitamin B6 (mg)

Variable Name:
DSQIVB6
SAS Label:
Vitamin B6 (mg)
English Text:
Vitamin B6 (mg)
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0.03 to 500 Range of Values 2679 2679
. Missing 7305 9984

DSQIFA - Folic acid (mcg)

Variable Name:
DSQIFA
SAS Label:
Folic acid (mcg)
English Text:
Folic acid (mcg)
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 to 16000 Range of Values 2623 2623
. Missing 7361 9984

DSQIFDFE - Folate, DFE (mcg)

Variable Name:
DSQIFDFE
SAS Label:
Folate, DFE (mcg)
English Text:
Folate, DFE (mcg)
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
2 to 27200 Range of Values 2623 2623
. Missing 7361 9984

DSQICHL - Total choline (mg)

Variable Name:
DSQICHL
SAS Label:
Total choline (mg)
English Text:
Total choline (mg)
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0.005 to 1058 Range of Values 599 599
. Missing 9385 9984

DSQIVB12 - Vitamin B12 (mcg)

Variable Name:
DSQIVB12
SAS Label:
Vitamin B12 (mcg)
English Text:
Vitamin B12 (mcg)
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0.41 to 15000 Range of Values 2960 2960
. Missing 7024 9984

DSQIVC - Vitamin C (mg)

Variable Name:
DSQIVC
SAS Label:
Vitamin C (mg)
English Text:
Vitamin C (mg)
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0.2 to 30000 Range of Values 3341 3341
. Missing 6643 9984

DSQIVK - Vitamin K (mcg)

Variable Name:
DSQIVK
SAS Label:
Vitamin K (mcg)
English Text:
Vitamin K (mcg)
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 to 10000 Range of Values 1257 1257
. Missing 8727 9984

DSQIVD - Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (mcg)

Variable Name:
DSQIVD
SAS Label:
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (mcg)
English Text:
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (mcg)
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0.01 to 2500 Range of Values 3740 3740
. Missing 6244 9984

DSQICALC - Calcium (mg)

Variable Name:
DSQICALC
SAS Label:
Calcium (mg)
English Text:
Calcium (mg)
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0.2 to 7584 Range of Values 3112 3112
. Missing 6872 9984

DSQIPHOS - Phosphorus (mg)

Variable Name:
DSQIPHOS
SAS Label:
Phosphorus (mg)
English Text:
Phosphorus (mg)
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
6 to 1200 Range of Values 798 798
. Missing 9186 9984

DSQIMAGN - Magnesium (mg)

Variable Name:
DSQIMAGN
SAS Label:
Magnesium (mg)
English Text:
Magnesium (mg)
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0.1 to 3390 Range of Values 1673 1673
. Missing 8311 9984

DSQIIRON - Iron (mg)

Variable Name:
DSQIIRON
SAS Label:
Iron (mg)
English Text:
Iron (mg)
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0.0005 to 260 Range of Values 1169 1169
. Missing 8815 9984

DSQIZINC - Zinc (mg)

Variable Name:
DSQIZINC
SAS Label:
Zinc (mg)
English Text:
Zinc (mg)
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0.0001 to 450 Range of Values 2374 2374
. Missing 7610 9984

DSQICOPP - Copper (mg)

Variable Name:
DSQICOPP
SAS Label:
Copper (mg)
English Text:
Copper (mg)
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0.0001 to 7.5 Range of Values 1428 1428
. Missing 8556 9984

DSQISODI - Sodium (mg)

Variable Name:
DSQISODI
SAS Label:
Sodium (mg)
English Text:
Sodium (mg)
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 to 1500 Range of Values 761 761
. Missing 9223 9984

DSQIPOTA - Potassium (mg)

Variable Name:
DSQIPOTA
SAS Label:
Potassium (mg)
English Text:
Potassium (mg)
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0.01 to 6750 Range of Values 940 940
. Missing 9044 9984

DSQISELE - Selenium (mcg)

Variable Name:
DSQISELE
SAS Label:
Selenium (mcg)
English Text:
Selenium (mcg)
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0.3 to 2100 Range of Values 1357 1357
. Missing 8627 9984

DSQICAFF - Caffeine (mg)

Variable Name:
DSQICAFF
SAS Label:
Caffeine (mg)
English Text:
Caffeine (mg)
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
20 to 1200 Range of Values 17 17
. Missing 9967 9984

DSQIIODI - Iodine (mcg)

Variable Name:
DSQIIODI
SAS Label:
Iodine (mcg)
English Text:
Target:
Both males and females 0 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
2 to 12500 Range of Values 1845 1845
. Missing 8139 9984

Appendix 1: Variables in the Individual Dietary Supplements File (DSQIDS_J)

Variables Variable Label
SEQN Respondent sequence number
DSDPID NCHS Supplement ID
DSDANTA Antacid reported as a dietary supplement
DSD070 Was container seen?
DSDMTCH Matching code
DSD090 How long supplement taken (days)
DSD103 Days supplement taken, past 30 days
DSD122Q Quantity of supplement taken per day
DSD122U Dosage form
DSDACTSS Reported serving size/label serving size
DSDDAY1 Reported Product during Day 1
DSDDAY2 Reported Product during Day 2
DSD124 Took product on own or doctor advised
DSQ128A FOR GOOD BOWEL/COLON HEALTH , REFUSED, DON’T KNOW
DSQ128B FOR PROSTATE HEALTH
DSQ128C FOR MENTAL HEALTH
DSQ128D TO PREVENT HEALTH PROBLEMS
DSQ128E TO IMPROVE MY OVERALL HEALTH
DSQ128F FOR TEETH, PREVENT CAVITIES
DSQ128G TO SUPPLEMENT MY DIET (BECAUSE I DON'T GET ENOUGH FROM FOOD OR FROM SUNLIGHT)
DSQ128H TO MAINTAIN HEALTH (TO STAY HEALTHY)
DSQ128I TO PREVENT COLDS, BOOST IMMUNE SYSTEM
DSQ128J FOR HEART HEALTH, CHOLESTEROL
DSQ128K FOR EYE HEALTH
DSQ128L FOR HEALTHY JOINTS, ARTHRITIS
DSQ128M HEALTHY SKIN, HAIR, AND NAILS
DSQ128N FOR WEIGHT LOSS
DSQ128O FOR BONE HEALTH, BUILD STRONG BONES, OSTEOPOROSIS
DSQ128P TO GET MORE ENERGY
DSQ128Q FOR PREGNANCY/BREASTFEEDING
DSQ128R FOR ANEMIA, SUCH AS LOW IRON
DSQ128S OTHER SPECIFY
DSD128T TO MAINTAIN HEALTHY BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL, DIABETES
DSD128V FOR KIDNEY AND BLADDER HEALTH, URINARY TRACT HEALTH, NEUROPATHY
DSD128W FOR RESPIRATORY HEALTH, ASTHMA
DSD128X FOR ALLERGIES
DSD128Z TO IMPROVE DIGESTION
DSD128AA FOR MENOPAUSE, HOT FLASHES
DSD128BB FOR MUSCLE RELATED ISSUES, MUSCLE CRAMPS
DSD128DD FOR RELAXATION, DECREASE STRESS, IMPROVE SLEEP
DSD128EE FOR NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH
DSD128FF FOR LIVER HEALTH, DETOXIFICATION, CLEANSE SYSTEM
DSD128GG FOR ANTIOXIDANTS
DSD128HH WORD OF MOUTH, ADVERTISEMENT
DSD128II FOR THYROID HEALTH, GOUT
DSD128JJ FOR WEIGHT GAIN
DSD128KK LOW LEVELS IN BLOOD
DSD128LL FOR SUPPORT AFTER SURGERY
DSD128MM HEADACHES AND DIZZINESS
DSQ128NN TO BUILD MUSCLE
DSD128OO FOR INFLAMMATION
DSD128PP FOR FLUID/WATER BALANCE
RXQ215A Antacid, calcium supplement or both?
DSQIKCAL Energy (kcal)
DSQIPROT Protein (gm)
DSQICARB Carbohydrate (gm)
DSQISUGR Total sugars (gm)
DSQIFIBE Dietary fiber (gm)
DSQITFAT Total fat (gm)
DSQISFAT Total saturated fatty acids (gm)
DSQIMFAT Total monounsaturated fatty acids (gm)
DSQIPFAT Total polyunsaturated fatty acids (gm)
DSQICHOL Cholesterol (mg)
DSQILYCO Lycopene (mcg)
DSQILZ Lutein + zeaxanthin (mcg)
DSQIVB1 Thiamin (Vitamin B1) (mg)
DSQIVB2 Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) (mg)
DSQINIAC Niacin (mg)
DSQIVB6 Vitamin B6 (mg)
DSQIFA Folic acid (mcg)
DSQIFDFE Folate, DFE (mcg)
DSQICHL Total choline (mg)
DSQIVB12 Vitamin B12 (mcg)
DSQIVC Vitamin C (mg)
DSQIVK Vitamin K (mcg)
DSQIVD Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (mcg)
DSQICALC Calcium (mg)
DSQIPHOS Phosphorus (mg)
DSQIMAGN Magnesium (mg)
DSQIIRON Iron (mg)
DSQIZINC Zinc (mg)
DSQICOPP Copper (mg)
DSQISODI Sodium (mg)
DSQIPOTA Potassium (mg)
DSQISELE Selenium (mcg)
DSQICAFF Caffeine (mg)
DSQIIODI Iodine (mcg)

 

Appendix 2: List of Nutrients/Dietary Components (Unit)

Energy and Macronutrients
Food energy (kcal) €
Protein (g) €
Carbohydrate (g) €
Fat, total (g) €
Alcohol (g)
Sugars, total (g) €
Dietary fiber, total (g) €
Water (moisture) (g)*
Saturated fatty acids, total (g) €
Monounsaturated fatty acids, total (g) €
Polyunsaturated fatty acids, total (g) €
Cholesterol (mg) €

Individual fatty acids:
4:0 (g)
6:0 (g)
8:0 (g)
10:0 (g)
12:0 (g)
14:0 (g)
16:0 (g)
18:0 (g)
16:1 (g)
18:1 (g)
20:1 (g)
22:1 (g)
18:2 (g)
18:3 (g)
18:4 (g)
20:4 (g)
20:5 n-3 (g)
22:5 n-3 (g)
22:6 n-3 (g)

Vitamins, Minerals, and Other Components
Vitamin A as retinol activity equivalents (µg) ¥
Retinol (µg) ¥
Carotenoids: 
    Carotene, alpha (µg) ¥ 
    Carotene, beta (µg) ¥ 
    Cryptoxanthin, beta (µg) ¥ 
    Lycopene (µg) € 
    Lutein + zeaxanthin (µg) €
Vitamin E as alpha-tocopherol (mg) ¥ 
    Added vitamin E as alpha-tocopherol (mg)
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (µg) €
Vitamin K as phylloquinone (µg) €
Vitamin C (mg) €
Thiamin (mg) €
Riboflavin (mg) €
Niacin (mg) €
Vitamin B-6 (mg) €
Folate, total (µg) 
    Folate as dietary folate equivalents (µg) € 
    Folic acid (µg) € 
    Food folate (µg) 
Choline, total (mg) €
Vitamin B-12 (µg) € 
    Added vitamin B-12 (µg)
Calcium (mg) €
Iron (mg) €
Magnesium (mg) €
Phosphorus (mg) €
Potassium (mg) €
Sodium (mg) €
Zinc (mg) €
Copper (mg) €
Selenium (µg) €
Caffeine (mg) €
Theobromine (mg)

Iodine (mcg)†

* Value reflects moisture present in all foods, beverages, and water consumed as a beverage (variables DR1IMOIS, DR2IMOIS, DR1TMOIS, DR2TMOIS)

€Indicates nutrients in which data is available for dietary supplements and non-prescription antacids containing calcium and/or magnesium

¥Indicates that data will be available in a later release cycle

† Only included in the dietary supplement files

Appendix 3: Variables in the Total Dietary Supplement File (DSQTOT_J)

Variables Variable Label
SEQN Respondent sequence number
DSD010 Any Dietary Supplements Taken?
DSDCOUNT Total # of Dietary Supplements Taken
DSD010AN Any Antacids Taken?
DSDANCNT Total # of Antacids Taken
DSQTKCAL Energy (kcal)
DSQTPROT Protein (gm)
DSQTCARB Carbohydrate (gm)
DSQTSUGR Total sugars (gm)
DSQTFIBE Dietary fiber (gm)
DSQTTFAT Total fat (gm)
DSQTSFAT Total saturated fatty acids (gm)
DSQTMFAT Total monounsaturated fatty acids (gm)
DSQTPFAT Total polyunsaturated fatty acids (gm)
DSQTCHOL Cholesterol (mg)
DSQTLYCO Lycopene (mcg)
DSQTLZ Lutein + zeaxanthin (mcg)
DSQTVB1 Thiamin (Vitamin B1) (mg)
DSQTVB2 Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) (mg)
DSQTNIAC Niacin (mg)
DSQTVB6 Vitamin B6 (mg)
DSQTFA Folic acid (mcg)
DSQTFDFE Folate, DFE (mcg)
DSQTCHL Total choline (mg)
DSQTVB12 Vitamin B12 (mcg)
DSQTVC Vitamin C (mg)
DSQTVK Vitamin K (mcg)
DSQTVD Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (mcg)
DSQTCALC Calcium (mg)
DSQTPHOS Phosphorus (mg)
DSQTMAGN Magnesium (mg)
DSQTIRON Iron (mg)
DSQTZINC Zinc (mg)
DSQTCOPP Copper (mg)
DSQTSODI Sodium (mg)
DSQTPOTA Potassium (mg)
DSQTSELE Selenium (mcg)
DSQTCAFF Caffeine (mg)
DSQTIODI Iodine (mcg)

Appendix 4: Dietary Supplement Hand card

VITAMINS
MINERALS
Calcium, Vitamin C, Calcium and Iron, Vitamin E, Magnesium, Zinc, Calcium plus Vitamin D
MULTI-VITAMIN--MULTI-MINERALS Flintstones, One a Day, Prenatals, Tri-Vi-Flor, B-Complex, Centrum
HERBALS AND BOTANICLAS Echinacea, Garlic, Saw Palmetto, Ginkgo, Ginseng
FIBER Metamucil, Fibercon, Benefiber
AMINO ACIDS Lysine, Methionine, Tryptophan
OTHERS Fish Oil, Chondrotin, Glucosamine

Appendix 5: Vitamins/Minerals on the "Strength Only" List

  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin B6
  • Vitamin B12
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin D (D3)
  • Vitamin E
  • Calcium
  • Chromium (Chromium Picolinate)
  • Folate (Folic Acid)
  • Iron (Ferrous Xxxate)
  • Magnesium
  • Potassium
  • Selenium
  • Zinc (Zinc Gluconate)

Appendix 6: Created Default Supplements and Antacids

Default Supplement Assigned Strength or Supplement Selection of Assigned Strength or Supplement Based On:
5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) 100 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
African Mango 500 mg Commonly Available Strength
Aloe Vera Gel 25 mg Commonly Available Strength
Aloe Vera Liquid 15 ml Commonly Available Strength
Alpha Lipoic Acid 200 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Amino Acid ON Superior Amino 2222 Tabs Commonly Available Product
Amino Acid Liquid Twinlab Amino Fuel Anabolic Liquid Commonly Available Product
Amino Acid Powder GNC Pro Performance Ultra Amino Complex 10000 mg Amino Acid Complex Commonly Available Product
Apple Cider Vinegar Tablets Nature's Bounty Apple Cider Vinegar 480 mg Per Serving Commonly Available Product
Arginine Powder 3000 mg Commonly Available Strength
Artichoke 500 mg Commonly Available Strength
Ashwagandha 500 mg Commonly Available Strength
Astaxanthin 4 mg Commonly Available Strength
Balanced B 100 B-Complex Perrigo Balanced B 100 B-Complex Commonly Available Product
Bamboo Extract 300 mg Commonly Available Strength
Barley Grass Capsules 500 mg Commonly Available Strength
B-Complex With Vitamin C Nature Made B-Complex with Vitamin C Commonly Available Product
Beet 500 mg Commonly Available Strength
Biotin 1000 mcg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Black Seed Oil (Black Cumin Seed Oil) Amazing Herbs Black Seed 100% Pure Cold-Pressed Black Cumin Seed Oil Commonly Available Product
Black Seed Oil Softgels (Black Cumin Seed Oil) Amazing Herbs Black Seed 100% Pure Cold-Pressed Black Cumin Seed Oil 500 Mg Commonly Available Product
Blue Green Algae 500 mg Commonly Available Strength
Boron 3 mg Commonly Available Strength
Boswellia 400 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Calcium 600 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Calcium & Magnesium Calcium 500 mg, Magnesium 250 mg Most Commonly Reported Strengths
Calcium + Magnesium Liquid Calcium 1000 mg, Magnesium 500 mg Commonly Available Strengths
Calcium 1200 mg With Vitamin D Calcium 1200 mg, Vitamin D 1600 IU Most Commonly Reported Strengths
Calcium 600 mg With Vitamin D Calcium 600 mg, Vitamin D 800 IU Most Commonly Reported Strengths
Calcium Magnesium & Zinc Calcium 333 mg, Magnesium 133 mg & Zinc 5 mg Commonly Available Strengths
Calcium With Vitamin D Calcium 600 mg, Vitamin D 800 IU Most Commonly Reported Strengths
Cat’s Claw (Una De Gato) 400 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Charcoal 260 mg Commonly Available Strength
Cherry Extract 500 mg Commonly Available Strength
Chewable Multivitamin With Fluoride Multi-Vitamin With Fluoride Chewable Tablets 0.25 mg Multivitamin And Fluoride Qualitest Commonly Available Product
Children’s Multivitamin/Multimineral Flintstones Complete Children’s Multivitamin Most Commonly Reported Product
Children's Multivitamins Plus Iron Flintstones With Iron Children's Multivitamin Most Commonly Reported Product
Children's Probiotic Culturelle Kids Chewables Daily Probiotic Formula Commonly Available Product
Children's Probiotic Packet Culturelle Kids Packets Daily Probiotic Formula 5 Billion Active Cultures Commonly Available Product
Chromium 200 mcg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Cinnamon 500 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
CLA 1000 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Cod Liver Oil Softgels Finest Nutrition Cod Liver Oil 415 mg Commonly Available Product
Coenzyme Q-10 100 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Collagen 500 mg Commonly Available Strength
Collagen Powder Neocell Super Collagen 6,000 Mg Collagen Type 1&3 Powder Commonly Available Product
Colloidal Silver 10 ppm Commonly Available Strength
Copper 2 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Cranberry 300 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Cranberry Plus Vitamin C Nature's Bounty Cranberry Fruit 4200 Mg Equivalent Per Softgel With Vitamin C Commonly Available Product
Creatine Monohydrate 5000 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Dandelion Root 520 mg Commonly Available Strength
DHA 200 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Echinacea 380 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Echinacea & Goldenseal 250 mg & 250 mg Commonly Available Strength
Elderberry 575 mg Commonly Available Strength
Evening Primrose Oil 1000 mg Commonly Available Strength
Eye Multi-Vitamin And Mineral Bausch + Lomb Preservision Eye Vitamin & Mineral AREDS Soft Gels Commonly Available Product
Fenugreek 610 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Fiber Capsules Metamucil 100% Natural Psyllium Husk Daily Fiber 3 In 1 MultiHealth Fiber! Psyllium Fiber Capsules Most Commonly Reported Product
Fiber Powder Metamucil 100% Natural Psyllium Husk Daily Fiber 4 In 1 MultiHealth Fiber! Made With Real Sugar Original Coarse Fiber Powder Commonly Available Product
Fish Oil 1000 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Fish Oil & Vitamin D Nature Made Fish Oil 1200 mg + Vitamin D 1000 IU Commonly Available Product
Fish, Flax And Borage Oils Puritan's Pride Maximum Strength Triple Omega 3-6-9 Fish, Flax & Borage Oils Commonly Available Product
Flax Seed Oil 1000 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Flaxseed and Fish Oil Twinlab Flax/Fish Combo Oil Commonly Available Product
Fluoride Tabs 0.5 mg Commonly Available Strength
Folic Acid 800 mcg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Folic Acid, Vitamin B-6, And Vitamin B-12 Foltabs 800 Commonly Available Product
GABA 500 mg Commonly Available Strength
Garcinia Cambogia 500 mg Commonly Available Strength
Garlic 1000 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Garlic & Cayenne Nature's Way Cayenne Garlic 40,000 SHU/g Commonly Available Product
Garlic and Parsley 500 mg & 100 mg Most Commonly Reported Strengths
Ginkgo Biloba 60 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Ginseng 250 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Glucosamine 1000 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Glucosamine & MSM 750 mg & 750 mg Most Commonly Reported Strengths
Glucosamine Chondroitin 750 mg & 600 mg Most Commonly Reported Strengths
Green Tea 500 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Green Tea Extract Liquid The Vitamin Shoppe Green Tea Extract Organic Alcohol Free 1000 mg Commonly Available Product
Gummy Adult Biotin Vitafusion Extra Strength Biotin 5000 mcg Gummies High Potency Biotin Commonly Available Product
Gummy Adult Calcium + Vitamin D Vitafusion Calcium 500 mg Adult Vitamins With Vitamin D3 Commonly Available Product
Gummy Adult Fiber Vitafusion Fiber Well Sugar Free Gummies Commonly Available Product
Gummy Adult Hair, Skin & Nails Nature's Bounty Optimal Solutions Hair, Skin & Nails Gummies With Biotin 2500 mcg Per Serving Commonly Available Product
Gummy Adult Multivitamin / Multimineral Vitafusion Multivites Gummy Vitamins Complete Multivitamin Essential Daily Formula Commonly Available Product
Gummy Adult Prenatal Multivitamin Vitafusion Prenatal Adult Vitamins DHA, Folic Acid & Multivitamin Gummy Commonly Available Product
Gummy Adult Probiotic Schiff Digestive Advantage Probiotic Gummies Powered By Ganeden BC30 Probiotic Commonly Available Product
Gummy Adult Vitamin C Vitafusion Power C Gummy Vitamins High Potency Vitamin C 240 mg Vit C Per Serving Commonly Available Product
Gummy Adult Women's Multivitamin / Multimineral Vitafusion Women's Adult Vitamins Complete Multivitamin Commonly Available Product
Gummy Bear Fiber L'il Critters Fiber Powered By Vitafusion Most Commonly Reported Product
Gummy Bear Multivitamin L'il Critters Gummy Vites Complete Multivitamin Improved Formula! Most Commonly Reported Product
Gummy Bear Probiotic Schiff Digestive Advantage Kids Daily Probiotic Gummies Commonly Available Product
Hair, Skin And Nails Nature's Bounty Optimal Solutions Hair, Skin & Nails With Biotin 3000 mcg Per Serving Commonly Available Product
Holy Basil 500 mg Commonly Available Strength
Hops Extract Liquid 970 mg Commonly Available Strength
Iron 65 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Krill Oil Schiff MegaRed Superior Omega-3 Krill Oil 350 mg Commonly Available Product
Lactobacillus Acidophilus 0.5 mg Commonly Available Strength
L-Arginine 1000 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
L-Carnitine 500 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Lemon Balm 500 mg Commonly Available Strength
Liquid Calcium 500 mg Commonly Available Strength
Liquid Calcium & Vitamin D 1000 mg & 400 IU Commonly Available Strength
Liquid Carnitine 500 mg Commonly Available Strength
Liquid Coenzyme Q-10 100 mg Commonly Available Strength
Liquid Fish Oil Carlson Norwegian The Very Finest Fish Oil 1,600 mg Omega-3s Commonly Available Product
Liquid Flaxseed Oil Barlean's Fresh Flax Oil Organic Pure & Unrefined Fresh Cold Pressed Commonly Available Product
Liquid Glucosamine 1000 mg Commonly Available Strength
Liquid Iron 44 mg Commonly Available Strength
Liquid Vitamin A 5000 IU Commonly Available Strength
Liquid Vitamin B-12 1000 mcg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Liquid Vitamin B-6 10 mg Commonly Available Strength
Liquid Vitamin C 1000 mg Commonly Available Strength
L-Methylfolate Calcium 7.5 mg Commonly Available Strength
L-Taurine 1000 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
L-Tyrosine 500 mg Commonly Available Strength
Lutein 20 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Lysine 500 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Maca 500 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Maca Root 500 mg Commonly Available Strength
Magnesium 400 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Magnesium & Vitamin B-6 400 mg & 25 mg Commonly Available Strengths
Magnesium Liquid 250 mg Commonly Available Strength
Manganese 10 mg Commonly Available Strength
MCT Oil Viva Naturals MCT Oil Commonly Available Product
Melatonin 1 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Men’s 50+ Multivitamin / Multimineral One A Day Men's 50+ Healthy Advantage Multivitamin / Multimineral Bayer Commonly Available Product
Men’s Multivitamin/Multimineral One A Day Men's Health Formula Multivitamin / Multimineral Bayer Most Commonly Reported Product
Milk Thistle 175 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Motherwort 400 mg Commonly Available Strength
MSM 1000 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Multivitamin / Multimineral Centrum Adults Multivitamin / Multimineral Most Commonly Reported Product
Multivitamin And Fluoride Drops SCI Sancilio & Company, Inc. Multivitamin Drops With Fluoride 0.25 mg/ml Commonly Available Product
N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) 600 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Nettle 435 mg Commonly Available Strength
Niacin (Vitamin B-3) 500 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Oil of Oregano Liquid Vitamin World Oil Of Oregano Traditional Herb Concentrated Extract Commonly Available Product
Omega 3 Carlson Super Omega-3 Gems Fish Oil Concentrate 500 mg EPA & DHA 1000 mg Commonly Available Product
Oregano 450 mg Commonly Available Strength
Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B-5) 250 mg Commonly Available Strength
Papaya Enzyme Nature's Bounty Original Chewable Papaya Enzyme Commonly Available Product
Pediatric Iron Drops Enfamil Fer-In-Sol Essential Iron For Infants & Toddlers Iron Drops Most Commonly Reported Product
Pediatric Vitamin D Drops Enfamil D-Vi-Sol For Breastfed Infants Liquid Vitamin D Most Commonly Reported Product
Phosphorus 250 mg Commonly Available Strength
Polyvitamin And Fluoride Chewable Tablets Enfamil Poly-Vi-Flor 0.25 mg Multivitamin And Fluoride Chewable Tablets Commonly Available Product
Potassium 99 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Prenatal Vitamin & DHA Prenate DHA RX Prenatal Vitamin & DHA Commonly Available Product
Prenatal Vitamins Spring Valley Prenatal Multivitamin / Multimineral With Folic Acid For Use Before, During & After Pregnancy Commonly Available Product
Probiotic Shaklee Bifidus & Acidophilus Optiflora Probiotic Complex Commonly Available Product
Protein Powder Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey Protein Commonly Available Product
Psyllium Fiber Metamucil 100% Natural Psyllium Husk Daily Fiber 4 In 1 MultiHealth Fiber! Made With Real Sugar Original Coarse Fiber Powder Commonly Available Product
Quercetin 500 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Raspberry Ketone 100 mg Commonly Available Strength
Red Yeast Rice 600 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Resveratrol 100 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Saw Palmetto 450 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Selenium 100 mcg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Senior Multivitamin / Multimineral Centrum Silver Adults 50+ Multivitamin / Multimineral Most Commonly Reported Product
Shark Cartilage 750 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Sodium Fluoride Drops 0.5 mg Commonly Available Strength
St. John's Wort 300 mg Commonly Available Strength
Super B-Complex Nature Made Super B-Complex Key B Vitamins + Vitamin C Commonly Available Product
Tribulus Terrestris Powder 1000 mg Commonly Available Strength
Tri-Vitamin Drops Enfamil Tri-Vi-Sol A Multivitamin For Breastfed Infants Liquid Vitamins A, C & D Commonly Available Product
Tri-Vitamin With Fluoride Drops Enfamil Tri-Vi-Flor 0.25 Mg Vitamins A, D, C, And Fluoride Drops Commonly Available Product
Tryptophan 500 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Turmeric 500 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Valerian Root 500 mg Commonly Available Strength
Vinpocetine 10 mg Commonly Available Strength
Vitamin A 8000 IU Most Commonly Reported Strength
Vitamin B-1 (Thiamin) 100 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Vitamin B-12 1000 mcg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Vitamin B-12 (Cobalamin) Spray 500 mcg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin) 100 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Vitamin B-6 100 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Vitamin B-Complex GNC B-Complex 50 mg Commonly Available Product
Vitamin C 500 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Vitamin C Packet Emergen-C 1,000 mg Vitamin C Fizzy Drink Mix Most Commonly Reported Product
Vitamin C Powder 1000 mg Commonly Available Strength
Vitamin D 2000 IU Most Commonly Reported Strength
Vitamin D Liquid 1000 IU Most Commonly Reported Strength
Vitamin E 400 IU Most Commonly Reported Strength
Vitamin K 100 mcg Most Commonly Reported Strength
Vitamins C & E 500 mg & 400 IU Commonly Available Strengths
Vitamins D & K 1000 IU & 120 mcg Commonly Available Strengths
Whey Protein Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey Protein Commonly Available Product
Women's 50+ Multivitamin / Multimineral One A Day Women's 50+ Healthy Advantage Multivitamin / Multimineral Bayer Most Commonly Reported Product
Women's Multivitamin / Multimineral One A Day Women's Formula Women's Multivitamin / Multimineral Bayer Most Commonly Reported Product
Yarrow Liquid 970 mg Commonly Available Strength
Zinc 50 mg Most Commonly Reported Strength

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Default Antacid Antacid Assigned Selection of Assigned Antacid Based On:
Default Antacid Liquid Maalox Advanced Regular Strength Antacid Liquid Commonly Available Product
Default Antacid Plus Tablets Rolaids Advanced Antacid Plus Anti-Gas Multi-Symptom Commonly Available Product
Default Antacid Soft Chews Tums Antacid Chewy Delights Ultra Strength Calcium Carbonate Commonly Available Product
Default Calcium Antacid Tums Calcium Carbonate Antacid Regular Strength 500 GSK Most Commonly Reported Product
Default Extra Strength Antacid Tablets Tums Calcium Carbonate Antacid Extra Strength 750 Most Commonly Reported Product
Default Ultra Strength Antacid Tablets Tums Calcium Carbonate Antacid Ultra Strength 1000 Most Commonly Reported Product

 

 

 

Appendix 7: Reasons for Using Dietary Supplements Hand card

To:
Build muscle
Gain weight
Get more energy
Improve digestion
Improve my overall health
Maintain health (to stay healthy)
Maintain healthy blood sugar level, diabetes
Prevent colds, boost immune system
Prevent health problems
Supplement my diet (because I don’t get enough from food)

For:
Anemia, such as low iron
Bone health, build strong bones, osteoporosis
Eye health
Good bowel/colon health
Healthy Joints, arthritis
Healthy skin, hair, and nails
Heart health, cholesterol
Kidney and bladder health, urinary tract health
Liver health, detoxification, cleanse system
Menopause, hot flashes
Mental health
Muscle related issues, muscle cramps
Pregnancy/breastfeeding
Prostate health
Relaxation, decrease stress, improve sleep
Teeth, prevent cavities
Weight loss  
Inflammation
Fluid/water balance