With the development of my country's economy and the continuous improvement of people's living standards, it has become more and more common to take nutrient supplements in recent years. According to a survey of more than 36,000 people conducted by the Chinese Nutrition Society in 2017, in the past year, 30.5% of residents over the age of 18 have purchased nutritional supplements, and 54.85% have consumed dietary supplements. The utilization rate is even higher. What are nutrient supplements? Refers to products for the purpose of supplementing vitamins and minerals instead of providing energy, including single and compound supplements, which are divided into nutrient supplement health foods, OTC micronutrient supplement products and other various nutrient products. From the above data, we can see that more and more people pay attention to nutrient supplements. Correspondingly, there is no need to pay attention to balanced diet and other issues as to whether or not to take nutrient supplements. It also makes us have many questions about nutrient supplements. Let us take a look at the contents of the "Scientific Consensus Edition of the Use of Nutrient Supplements for Chinese Residents" published by the Working Group of the Chinese Nutrition Society "Scientific Consensus Research on the Use of Nutrient Supplements" in China Health Education. Consensus points: 

1. Satisfying nutritional needs is a necessary condition for everyone to maintain a good nutritional status. Healthy individuals over the age of 2 practice the principle of balanced diet in accordance with the "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents", which can meet adequate nutrition and maintain good physical health. Additional supplements are not recommended. 

2. To determine whether your diet satisfies your nutritional needs, you need to evaluate the diet, nutritional status indicators, and physical signs. Individuals who cannot meet their nutritional needs through diet due to various reasons should consult a nutrition professional (nutritionist, nutrition expert or doctor) to make reasonable dietary adjustments or nutrient supplements to prevent nutritional deficiencies. 3. For individuals with nutrient deficiency, supplementation of nutrients is a simple and effective method. At the same time, dietary improvement measures should be actively taken, including the selection of fortified foods and nutrient supplements as sources of nutrient supplements to make up for deficiencies and correct nutrient deficiencies. 

4. Pregnant women, lactating mothers, young children, and the elderly, etc., due to the high demand for certain nutrients during special physiological periods, they should always consult (hospitals, health centers) nutritionists, nutrition experts or doctors, and carry out reasonable nutrition adjustments to ensure special physiological periods Nutritional needs. The means of nutrition regulation include measures such as diet, nutrient supplementation, and reasonable exercise. 

5. People in special environments or special occupations, such as high altitude, high temperature, low temperature, low sunshine, high-intensity exercise and physical activity, etc., use nutrient supplements according to the nature of the work. It is recommended to consult a nutrition professional (nutritionist, nutritionist or doctor) for individual counseling or diagnosis and treatment. 

6. People with disease states or high-risk populations should be under the guidance of doctors and nutritionists for targeted nutritional diagnosis, evaluation and nutritional treatment. Nutrition improvement is an important guarantee for promoting physical recovery and improving the quality of life. 

7. Nutrient replenishment should be carried out according to the Chinese people's dietary nutrient reference intake. Excessive supplementation does not necessarily increase health benefits, may bring negative effects, and even increase the risk of disease.