Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Vegetarian Diets
Melina V, Craig W, Levin S
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
British Dietetic Association
Abstract
It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases.
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“Vegan diets are deficient / unsafe”
“Protein adequacy”
“Plant protein is inferior”
Iron: “Vegans are always anemic”
Athletes: performance and recovery
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