A discussion is due regarding current attitudes and trends in society on vegetarian diets and how the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and various health professional organizations consider plant-based diets. A surge of interest in the sustainability of various diets demands a close look at the environmental issues surrounding a nonmeat-based diet. This book synthesizes research around vegetarian diets and human health. Chapters cover nutrient profiles of vegetarian diets; impacts on the environment; prevention of chronic diseases; supplementation for nutrients not found in vegetarian diets; foods and food components in health; and vegetarian diets for special populations and ethnic groups.
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Introduction. Vegetarian Diets: Trends and the Future: What do the New Dietary Guidelines Have to Say? Nutrient Profile of Diets Consumed by Vegetarians Compared to Non-Vegetarians. Environmental Issues. How Sustainable are Vegetarian Diets? Vegetarian Diets: What is Their Impact on the Environment? Prevention of Chronic Diseases. The Protective Effect of Vegetarian Diets Towards Cardiovascular Disease. The Role of Vegetarian Diets in Lowering the Risk and Managing Diabetes. Risk of Cancer Among Vegetarians. The Role of Vegetarian Diets in Body Weight Management. Plant-Based Diets and Risk of Osteoporosis. Results from European Vegetarian Studies. The Impact of Plant Foods on the Microbiome. Nutrients at Risk. Critical Nutrients in a Plant-Based Diet. Long-Chain Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Are Vegetarians at a Disadvantage? Important Foods and Food Components. The Role of Plant Fiber in Health. The Role of Legumes in Maintaining Health. The Role of Soy Products in Human Health. Vegetarian Diets for Special Groups. Are Plant-Based Diets Safe and Adequate for Pregnant Women and Young Children? Plant Protein and Athletic Performance. Vegetarian Issues in Ethnic Groups. Vegetarian Practices among Asian Indians and Their Risk of Disease. The Health Effects of Consuming Vegetarian Diets by African-Americans.
