You are a sports dietitian working with athletes at a local high school. An athlete comes to you and asks about dietary supplements to increase their vitamin intake. What would be your primary message regarding vitamin supplements for athletes?
a. It is unlikely your vitamin needs are significantly increased above the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) and a vitamin supplement may not be necessary, but a dietary assessment may reveal vitamin deficiencies.
b. You should consume vitamin supplements to reach the tolerable upper intake level for each vitamin.
c. It is necessary to consume vitamin supplements as an athlete.
d. All athletes have vitamin deficiencies and should consume vitamin supplements on a regular basis.