Can a Coach Distribute Dietary Supplements? The Legal and Ethical Risks for Sports Professionals
                                
                                
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                                According to reports by anti-doping agencies, up to 20% of dietary supplements may contain undeclared banned substances, making the question 'Can a coach distribute dietary supplements?' a minefield of legal and ethical issues. A coach's role is to educate and refer, not to act as a supplement provider, to protect both their athletes' health and their own professional liability.