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Abstract：
Food supplements are defined as foodstuffs the purpose of which is to supplement the normal diet and which are concentrated sources of nutrients or other substances with a nutritional or physiological effect, often referred to as nutraceuticals, may exert benefit to the human body. Their use is increasing worldwide, including Europe and in Italy. However, some doctors are skeptical about their effectiveness and safety. This reluctance may depend on poor knowledge of the mechanisms of action and clinical evidence in literature. The Italian Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology (SIAIP) promoted the institution of an ad hoc Committee. The first initiative performed by this Committee was the administration of a questionnaire to the members of SIAIP.The results of this survey provided interesting results. Most pediatricians know the food supplement concept but frequently need help understanding the mechanisms of action. Most prescribe food supplements, mainly for preventing infections or enhancing immune defense. In addition, they prefer to use food supplements as cycles or add-on therapy. Finally, most participants like to attend events on this issue and contribute to new evidence through trials.In conclusion, this survey underscores the relevance of food supplement issues and attests to interest in this topic. However, there is a need to provide information and promote studies on this matter.
摘要：
食品补充剂是指目的是补充正常饮食的食品，是具有营养或生理作用的营养或其他物质的浓缩来源，通常被称为营养食品，可能对人体有益。它们在世界范围内的使用正在增加，包括欧洲和意大利。然而,一些医生对它们的有效性和安全性持怀疑态度。这种不情愿可能取决于文献中对作用机制和临床证据的了解不足。意大利小儿过敏和免疫学学会（SIAIP）促进了特设委员会的成立。该委员会开展的第一项举措是向SIAIP成员发放问卷。这项调查的结果提供了有趣的结果。大多数儿科医生知道食品补充剂的概念，但经常需要帮助了解作用机制。大多数处方食品补充剂，主要用于预防感染或增强免疫防御。此外,他们更喜欢使用食物补充剂作为周期或附加疗法。最后,大多数参与者喜欢参加关于这个问题的活动，并通过试验提供新的证据。总之,这项调查强调了食品补充剂问题的相关性，并证明了对该主题的兴趣。然而,有必要提供信息并促进有关此问题的研究。
