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The ADA Position Paper On Vegetarian Diets |
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Written by j.novick
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Thursday, 02 July 2009 16:07 |
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The American Dietitic Association just released their 2009 update of their Position Paper on Vegetarian Diets. Position of the American Dietetic Association: vegetarian diets.
Craig WJ, Mangels AR; American Dietetic Association.
J Am Diet Assoc. 2009 Jul;109(7):1266-82.
PMID: 19562864 Their positition is... "It is the position of the American Dietetic Association 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. Well-planned vegetarian diets are appropriate for individuals during all stages of the lifecycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, and adolescence, and for athletes. " This paper, published in the July issue of the Journal of the American Dietitic Association, is a comprehensive overview of the current science surrounding vegetarian diets and covers many areas and aspects of the vegetarin diet including consumer trends, new product availability, health implications and nutritional considerations. The conclusion states... |
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Written by j.novick
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Tuesday, 19 May 2009 16:52 |
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So, what should we eat? Does this sound familiar? "Households should select predominantly plant-based diets rich in a variety of vegetables and fruits, pulses or legumes, and minimally processed starchy staple foods."
Sounds like the advice from some natural health, alternative health guru or organization, doesn't it? Maybe even sounds like some extremely radical and controversial recommendation from a vegetarian, vegan or alternative health group? Would it surprise you to find out that this recommendation comes from the World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations? Well, surprise, surprise.... ... it did! |
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