Publications by authors named "R B Steelman"
Previous studies investigating temporal changes in dietary supplement (DS) use have used representative samples but have not followed the same cohort over time. This study investigated longitudinal patterns of changes in DS use and factors associated with discontinuing DS use in a single group of active-duty United States military service members (SMs). SMs (n = 5778) completed two identical questionnaires on their DS use and demographic/lifestyle characteristics an average ± standard deviation 1.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis longitudinal study examined associations between chronic medical conditions (CMCs) and persistent dietary supplement (DS) use. On two separate occasions, 1.3 ± 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOver 70% of United States military service members (SMs) regularly use dietary supplements (DSs) and about 18% have reported adverse effects (AEs) associated with use. This investigation examined longitudinal changes in AEs reporting among DS users. On two separate occasions 1.
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- This investigation focused on the usage and adverse effects of sport-related nutritional supplements (SRNS) among U.S. active-duty service members during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- A total of 5,778 service members participated in two questionnaires about their SRNS use, revealing a slight decrease in the frequency of SRNS consumption from before to during the pandemic.
- Despite the reduction in SRNS usage, the reported adverse effects remained largely unchanged, indicating consistent safety levels in using these supplements among the surveyed group.
Background: A high BMI is associated with various medical conditions, notably type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and mental health disorders. In the US military, BMI increased linearly between 1975 and 2015.
Objective: This cross-sectional study investigated the associations between BMI and a comprehensive range of clinically diagnosed medical conditions (CDMCs) in US military service members (SMs).