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Vegetarianism
This document discusses vegetarianism and provides information on different types of vegetarians, the history of vegetarianism, advantages and disadvantages of a vegetarian diet, and tips for completing proteins and adjusting recipes to be vegetarian friendly. It covers lacto-ovo vegetarians, lacto vegetarians, vegans, and meat restrictors. The history of vegetarianism discussed spans from ancient Egyptians to modern day. The American Dietetic Association supports appropriately planned vegetarian diets. Advantages include lower saturated fat and cholesterol intake while disadvantages can include limiting nutrients. The conclusion emphasizes that vegetarian diets can be healthy with adequate planning and consumption.
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Overview of vegetarianism, types, history, and goals of presentation provided by Beth Sutton.
Covers types of vegetarians: Lacto-Ovo, Lacto, Vegans, and Meat Restrictors.
Explores the history of vegetarianism from ancient Egyptian beliefs to modern health considerations.
Position of the American Dietetic Association on vegetarian diets being healthful and adequate.
Benefits include lower saturated fat, cholesterol, and reduced health risks like heart disease.
Challenges include potential nutrient deficiencies like B12, calcium, and iron.
Details on pairings of proteins from plants to create complete proteins.
Suggestions on modifying recipes to suit vegetarian diets using substitutes.
Summary highlighting healthiness of vegetarian diets and tips for adapting recipes.
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