Avaliação do consumo de suplementos alimentares por adolescentes

Abstract

This present study is a literature review on the consumption of dietary supplements by adolescents. We conducted a literature search in the databases of the Internet: SCIELO, Google Scholar. It was concluded that adolescents should consume supplements when really needed, since it can result in a number of negative consequences, like: short stature, delayed puberty, menstrual irregularity, less healthy bones and increased risk of injury.