Nutritional Consequences of Vegetarianism

Heidi Carter (csas007@unlvm.unl.edu)
Mon, 6 Jan 1997 10:16:15 -0500 (EST)

Dear Readers:

For people who are interested in nutrition and vegetarianism I suggest the
following article.

Johanna T. Dwyer. Nutritional Consequences of Vegetarianism. 1991. Annu.
Rev. Nutr. 1991. 11:61-91.

Key Words: vegetarian, alternative diet, vegan, nutritional status

Contents

Introduction and Scope

History of Vegetarianism: Myths and Realities

Health Aspects of Vegetarianism

Dietary Inadequacies That May Arise on Vegetarian Diets

Decreased Risks of Chronic Degenerative Diseases on Vegetarian Diets

Risk Factors for Other Diseases

Vegetarian Diets and Life Cycle

Heidi Carter, Education Coordinator NCSATP

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Heidi Carter E-Mail: csas007@unlvm.unl.edu
Education Coordinator Phone: 402-472-0917
Center for Sustainable Agricultural Systems
University of Nebraska-Lincoln