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Vegetarian diets.

M R Sutnick

    Primary Care
    |June 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    Vegetarian diets can meet nutritional needs for all ages. Pure vegetarians should focus on protein, calcium, and riboflavin, and may need vitamin B12 supplements.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nutrition Science
    • Dietary Studies

    Background:

    • Increasing adoption of vegetarian diets in the US.
    • Vegetarian diets can be nutritionally adequate for all life stages.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the nutritional adequacy of vegetarian diets.
    • To provide guidance for vegetarian nutritional planning.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of nutritional requirements for vegetarian diets.
    • Analysis of nutrient sources in vegetarian eating patterns.

    Main Results:

    • Lacto-ovo vegetarians generally meet nutrient needs without issue.
    • Pure vegetarians require careful attention to protein, calcium, and riboflavin intake.
    • Vitamin B12 supplementation is recommended for pure vegetarians.

    Conclusions:

    • Vegetarian diets, including pure vegetarianism, can be nutritionally sound.
    • Adaptation of general nutrition guidelines is feasible for vegetarian diets.
    • Specific nutrient considerations are essential for pure vegetarians to prevent deficiencies.