1. Vegetarianism
Amy Gross

2. What is Vegetarianism?
Vegetarian: A diet based on plants, fruits, vegetables, cereal grains, nuts and seeds; with or without dairy products and eggs
Specific Types:
Lacto-Vegetarian
Ovo-Vegetarian
Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
Semi-Vegetarian:
Pescetarian
Vegan
Excludes all animal products (goveg.com)

3. Reasons for Adopting Ethical Health Environmental Religious Cultural
(goveg.com)

4. Health Benefits and Concerns
American Dietetic Association: Vegetarianism is a healthy, viable diet.
Benefits include:
Lower risk of cancer, heart disease osteoporosis, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and Alzheimer's
Weight Control
Lower BMI, cholesterol, blood pressure
Some studies: No difference in cerebrovascular disease, stomach cancer, breast cancer or prostate cancer
(ivu.org)

5. Nutrition Protein: essential amino acids Iron Vitamin B12
Soy, hempseed, buckwheat, brown rice, beans, hummus, and whole wheat pita.
Iron
Black beans, cashews, lentils, oatmeal, soybeans, chickpeas, whole wheat bread.
Vitamin B12
Eggs, Dairy, soy products and dietary supplements
(ivu.org)

6. Nutrition Fatty Acids: Omega 3 Vitamin D
Fish, soy, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, hempseed and flaxseed.
Vitamin D
Milk, soy milk, cereal grains, and mushrooms.

7. Food Pyramid
(veg.org)

8. More information www.goveg.com www.ivu.org www.veg.org