Synopsis
Despite strong legislation surrounding the supplement industry, it is rarely enforced.
- Programme: Week In Week Out
- Channel: BBC News
- Broadcast year: 2015
- Health & Social Care | Nutritional Health | Plan nutrition to improve individuals' nutritional health
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