American Dietetic Association Endorses Vegetarian Diets

08/28/2009 - News

American Dietetic Association Endorses Vegetarian Diets

By: June Chen, MD

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 The American Dietetic Association (ADA) is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.

In the July 2009 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, the ADA stated its position that appropriately planned vegetarian diets, including total vegetarian or vegan diets, are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases.

 
A vegetarian diet is defined as one that does not include meat or seafood, or any products containing those foods. According to the ADA, a well-planned vegetarian diet can meet all current recommendations for all key nutrients, including protein, n-3 fatty acids, iron, zinc, iodine, calcium, and vitamins D and B-12. An evidence-based review showed that a vegetarian diet is associated with a lower risk of death from ischemic heart disease. In addition, vegetarians seem to have lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, and lower rates of hypertension and type 2 diabetes than non-vegetarians. They also tend to have a lower body mass index and lower over cancer rates.
 
According to the ADA, food and nutrition professional can play key roles in educating vegetarians about sources of specific nutrients, food purchase and preparation, and any dietary modifications needed to meet their nutritional needs.
 

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J Am Diet Assoc. 2009;109:1266-1282.

Created on: 07/13/2009
Reviewed on: 08/28/2009

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Anonymous wrote 30 weeks 6 days ago

The people who ear more vegetable or vegetarians are not prone to sickness and diseases. They are fit and leave longer. But many people don't like the taste of the veggies because of the bitterness of its taste. Here are some solutions to make veggies delicious, cook them well.

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