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Operation Supplement Safety A D o D-w ide E ducational Initiative From the Human Performance Resource Center (HPRC). Purpose. Service members Leaders DoD civilians. Family members Healthcare providers Retirees.
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Operation Supplement SafetyA DoD-wide EducationalInitiative From the Human Performance Resource Center (HPRC)
Purpose • Service members • Leaders • DoD civilians • Family members • Healthcare providers • Retirees • Increase awareness within the DoD community about dietary supplements • Provide tools to help make informed decisions about supplements
Key Messages • Get nutrients from FOOD first! • Supplements are not as complete as food • Supplements can be more expensive than food • Supplements are not FDA-tested or approved prior to marketing • Supplements can be dangerous to health • Choose wisely: Get the facts first! • Know how to spot red flags • Know what to look for on a label
Is it safe?Does it work? • Evidence-based approach: Use OPSS High-Risk card • No ingredients listed as “blends”, “proprietary blends,” or “delivery systems”? • All ingredients have DVs* < 200%? • No caffeine or caffeine limited to no more than 200 mg/serving/day? • Is it third-party certified/verified? * DV = Daily Value, the recommended daily amount of a particular nutrient % is usually based on a 2,000 calorie diet
OPSS Best Practices • Training: Insert OPSS into standard training situations • Marketing: Post OPSS materials in prominent locations and the OPSS button on your websites • Quality Care: Incorporate DS screening/counseling/reporting at clinics and pharmacies • Teamwork: Implement OPSS through cross-functional teams
Resources From the Human Performance Resource Center • HPRC’s Operation Supplement Safety • OPSS Resources for Warfighters and Providers • OPSS “Ask the Expert” button HPRC-online.org/opss