1. Vegetarianism and Protein By: Audrey Rouse

2. Meat based vs. Plant based Diets Most People in the United States have meat based diets Most People in the United States have meat based diets Generally get enough protein Generally get enough protein Vegetarians, specifically vegans do not consume any animal products at all Vegetarians, specifically vegans do not consume any animal products at all Very at risk for deficiency Very at risk for deficiency

3. Protein 20 amino acids make up proteins 20 amino acids make up proteins 9 of these are essential 9 of these are essential Recommended every diet 10-35% protein Recommended every diet 10-35% protein Animal products are complete proteins Animal products are complete proteins Non-animal are incomplete proteins Non-animal are incomplete proteins Essential for: Essential for: Growth of tissue Growth of tissue Energy Energy Immune system Immune system

4. Problem (Meat or Deficiency) Deficiency: Deficiency: Kwashiorkor (extreme) Kwashiorkor (extreme) Loss of muscle mass Loss of muscle mass Fatigue Fatigue Trouble recovering and rebuilding damage Trouble recovering and rebuilding damage Inadequate intake due to only incomplete proteins Inadequate intake due to only incomplete proteins Vegetarians, particularly vegans are very at risk Vegetarians, particularly vegans are very at risk Eating meat is best source of protein Eating meat is best source of protein

5. Mediation (Lacto-ovo Vegetarianism) Eggs Eggs Complete proteins Complete proteins Whole egg contains 6g protein Whole egg contains 6g protein Contain fat and cholesterol Contain fat and cholesterol Milk (diary in general) Milk (diary in general) 1 cup of milk contains 8g protein 1 cup of milk contains 8g protein 8-ounce yogurt contains ~11g protein 8-ounce yogurt contains ~11g protein Nonfat and low-fat varieties best Nonfat and low-fat varieties best Supplements Supplements

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