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Vegetarianism

Vegetarianism. in its broadest definition, is a diet that excludes meat, fish and poultry. Vegetarian Groups. Vegan: eat only plant based foods Lacto: eat milk, milk-derived products and plant-based foods

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Vegetarianism

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  1. Vegetarianism in its broadest definition, is a diet that excludes meat, fish and poultry

  2. Vegetarian Groups • Vegan: eat only plant based foods • Lacto: eat milk, milk-derived products and plant-based foods • Lacto-ovo: eat eggs, milk, milk-derived products and plant-based foods • Flexitarian: follow plant based diet but eat small amounts of meat, poultry or fish occasionally

  3. A Vegetarian Diet Pyramid(Lacto-ovo vegetarian diet shown) www.Mayoclinic.com

  4. . http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/nutrition/vegetarian.html

  5. Important nutrients to consider while eating a vegetarian diet Protein Iron Vitamin B-12 Vitamin D Calcium Zinc

  6. WHY become a vegetarian?? • Compassion for animals • Aesthetic considerations • Ecological reasons • Spiritual reasons • Health reasons • Economic considerations • Influence from others

  7. Resources • www.Americanheart.org • www.Mypyramid.gov • http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/pubs/bibs/gen/vegetarian.pdf • http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/nutrition/vegetarian.html • www.vrg.org

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