Nutrition Supplements  What exactly is meant by the term
"nutrition supplements?"  The word "supplement" means exactly
that: a nutrient or group of nutrients (vitamins, minerals,
protein, carbohydrates, fats and oils) that are meant to
supplement, but not substitute for a healthy diet that you eat
on a regular basis. Nutrition supplements come in a variety of
forms: pills, capsules, powders, liquids, and even in gel form.
The cost of nutrition supplements can range from almost "at
cost" to being outrageously expensive.  Should I be taking
supplements?  You probably don't need a general vitamin-mineral
supplement if you are eating a reasonably varied diet most of
the time, aren't restricting calories to lost weight, and
generally don't skip meals. This doesn't mean you have to be a
"perfect eater" - no one is! Taking extra supplements won't add
extra energy. If you are fatigued because of a poor diet, only
better nutrition can correct this problem. Being on a sleep-
deprived schedule will require that you find