Conference speakers' presentations, open discussions, and the panel's statement will focus on these questions:
1. What are the current patterns and prevalence of the public's use of MVM supplements?
2. What is known about the dietary nutrient intake of MVM users versus non-users?
3. What is the efficacy of single vitamin/mineral supplement use in chronic disease prevention?
4. What is the efficacy of MVM in chronic disease prevention in the general population of adults?
5. What is known about the safety of MVM for the generally healthy population?
6. What are the major knowledge gaps and research opportunities regarding MVM use?
WHEN:
Monday, May 15, 2006, 8:30 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006, 8:30 a.m. -- 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 17, 9:00 a.m. -- 11:00 a.m.
Press Conference: Wednesday, May 17, 2006, 2:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Natcher Conference Center
NIH Main Campus -- Building 45
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, Maryland 20892
Campus visitor information: http://www.nih.gov/about/visitor/index.htm
The conference will also be webcast live at http://videocast.nih.gov/.
(Reporters viewing the press conference via webcast will be able to submit questions
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Contact: Kelli Marciel
marcielk@od.nih.gov
301-496-4819
NIH/National Institutes of Health, Office of Disease Prevention
4-May-2006