Vegetarianism

Vegetarians are people who don't eat meat.

Follow the links below for more information on vegetarianism and vegetarian diets.

Reviewed February 2009

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Title:   Vitamins and minerals
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   An explanation of the function and sources of vitamins and minerals. Includes information about how common vitamins help bodies grow, sources of vitamins and minerals, and how vitamins can be destroyed by cooking and other means.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Vegetarian eating for young people
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   There are a number of different styles of vegetarian eating, with the main ones being vegetarian (avoids all meat or flesh products), Lacto-ovo vegetarian (avoids meat, but eats egg and milk products), Vegan (avoids all foods of animal origin, eg. dairy foods, eggs, gelatin). Some people will eat limited amounts of meat, chicken and fish - but this is not a true vegetarian diet.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Vegetarian diets and children
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A vegetarian diet can provide children with a nutritious alternative to a diet that includes meat. Special care must be taken with vegetarian diets because they can result in vitamin and protein deficiencies. Very young children and babies should not be on strict vegetarian diets.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Healthy eating for vegetarians
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   What is a vegetarian? Types of vegetarians Advantages of a vegetarian diet Are vegetarians at a higher risk of nutrient deficiencies?
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Vegetarian - it's more than not eating meat
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   There are really 6 forms of vegetarian eating. Vegans, lacto-vegetarian eats fruit, vegetables, nuts, grains and dairy foods
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Vegetarian eating
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   People become vegetarians for a whole range of reasons.
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Vegetarian diets
Publisher:   Dietitians Association of Australia
Description:   A vegetarian diet can be very healthy as many plant foods are lower in saturated fat and higher in dietary fibre. However, a healthy vegetarian diet requires careful planning to make sure it is well balanced, including a wide variety of foods to meet nutritional needs.
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   Iron intake for vegetarians - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Anaemia caused by iron deficiency can be a nutritional problem for vegetarians, especially women.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Vegetarian eating
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Vegetarians are people who don't eat meat. With careful planning, a vegetarian diet can provide all the essential vitamins and minerals necessary for a long and healthy life. A vegetarian diet has many health benefits, but can result in some vitamin and mineral deficiencies if it is not carefully planned.
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Nutrition: Student factsheet
Publisher:   Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
Description:   Young women's eating habits often change due to part-time work, a generally more independent lifestyle and concerns about body image and weight. This student factsheet provides information on the nutritional requirements for a person of their age to help them make better food choices.
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Vegetarian diet - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Many people are choosing to be vegetarians, but worry if their diet is adequate.
Date:   May 2002
Title:   Vegetarian diets
Publisher:   Healthy Eating Club
Description:   Vegetarian diets must be carefully planned to avoid deficiencies of calcium, zinc, iodine, vitamin B12, vitamin D and omega 3 fatty acids. Otherwise, if nutritionally adequate, they provide health benefits in prevention and treatment of certain diseases.
Date:   Mar 2001
Title:   How healthy is a vegetarian diet?
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   The health benefits of a vegetarian diet.
Date:   Feb 1996
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