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Dietary Supplements
Important Information for Parents

Charlene Boudreau, Director of Performance Service Management at USA Swimming, spoke recently to athletes attending the Swimposium this past October in New Haven .  One topic she discussed with the athletes was dietary supplements. More and more athletes desire to use or are using dietary supplements, so as parents, we should become informed. Charlene has provided useful information for parents in her article Dietary Supplements- Important Information for Parents.   

• What are Dietary Supplements?
• FDA Regulation
• What's the Worry?
• Temptation vs. Reality and Responsibility
• Tips to keep in mind while grocery shopping for your athlete
• 12 Steps to Determining Supplement Safety