Table 3 Consumption status and usage pattern in the subjects

Contents Total
Consumption of health functional food Yes 185(56.7)1)
No 141(43.3)

What are the reasons for using supplements? An improvement in health 68(30.2)
Treatment of disease 7(3.1)
The prevention of disease 8(3.6)
Go on diet 8(3.6)
Nutrient supplement 94(41.8)
Skin care management 3(1.3)
Gift received 14(6.2)
Etc 23(10.2)

Where do you get the information for supplements? Doctor/Pharmacist 11(4.9)
Family/relative 159(71.3)
Friend 1(0.4)
Internet/Home shopping advertisement 2(0.9)
Self-dependence 26(11.7)
Etc 24(10.8)
N (%): The discrepancy in number of cases exists due to no response.