The Dietitian's Guide to Vegetarian Diets Issues and Applications

Provides an overview of the vegetarian population and the health status of this group; examines nutrient needs within the context of a vegetarian diet; addresses the nutrient needs of specific groups of vegetarians; and includes a glossary of foods commonly consumed by vegetarians. Also contains 18 appendices that present data on vegetarian and nonvegetarian micronutrient and macronutrient intakes, serum lipid levels, blood pressure, and anthropometry. Designed to be used primarily by dietitians and other health care professionals as an aid in counseling vegetarian clients.