Background: Since the invention of Gatorade, the sports nutrition market has expanded rapidly. While the market has expanded, a way to catalogue these sports nutrition supplements (SNSs) has not followed. This lack of centralized information creates a problem for dietitians and other health professionals who need to make informed recommendations for their clients using SNSs. Objective: The objective of this project is to assess the need for a SNS formulary and develop a formulary based on need. Method: The need for the formulary was assessed by creating and distributing a survey to dietitians and other health professionals who subscribe to the Nutrition Care Manual or Sports Nutrition Care Manual (SNCM). After the responses were collected, supplement categories and product manufacturers were identified for inclusion. Data collection began by visiting manufacturers' web pages and recording nutrition information into a standardized form provided by the web developers at the SNCM. These completed forms were then sent to the Online Publishing Manager at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This information was then published into a formulary accessible through the SNCM. Results: The survey yielded 111 respondents. The respondents indicated a personal (71%) and client (64%) need for a sports nutrition formulary. The respondents also indicated that they are very likely (51%) or somewhat likely (40%) to use a sports nutrition formulary if it were created. Based on these responses, a formulary was created and published through the SNCM. Conclusion: Version 1.0 of the Sports Nutrition Formulary was published to the SNCM on April 15th, 2013. This formulary offers the ability for dietitians and other health professionals to make the most informed, up to date decision regarding the best SNS for their client.

Sales and usage of dietary supplements have significantly risen in recent years, bringing along various health risks such as liver damage and adverse effects on cardiovascular health. In Sweden, dietary supplements are classified as regular foods under Swedish law and are subject to monitoring by local municipalities. This study aimed to examine how Swedish municipalities oversee the regulation of dietary supplements, while also investigating differences between larger and smaller municipalities. Data were collected through a web-based questionnaire comprising nineteen questions. The questionary covered topics including general supervision practices, inspection frequency at facilities, and knowledge levels concerning different dietary supplement products. The questionary achieved a response rate of 56% (163 out of 290). Among the respondents, 95% were involved in the supervision of dietary supplements, 80% had established plans, and 67% had implemented specific policies. A majority of the stores were inspected every three years, with some receiving annual inspections. Respondents' overall knowledge level was considered moderate, with significant disparities between larger and smaller municipalities. While most municipalities are actively engaged in regulating dietary supplements, there are still certain deficiencies in their management practices. The inspection frequency of most municipalities inspected facilities based on the Swedish Food Agency's risk classification model. Knowledge levels regarding dietary supplements among municipalities are generally satisfactory, though notable discrepancies exist between large, medium-sized, and small municipalities.