Vegetarian Nutrition Resources
The Internet has become a very important source of quick information for many people today. Just typing in "nutrition" will result in thousands of Web sites offering everything from quick weight loss schemes to research studies looking for subjects. Dietetics professionals must be able to sort through these sites and recommend sources of reliable and accurate information for their clients.
Here are some websites that provide reliable information on vegetarian-related nutrition topics.
General Health and Nutrition
A Vegetarian's Guide to Healthy Eating
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
http://www.wegmans.com/kitchen/diet/veggie/index.asp
Provides information including key nutrients, cooling and shopping tips, FAQs, life-cycle issues.
Loma Linda University Vegetarian Nutrition & Health Letter
http://www.llu.edu/llu/vegetarian/
Includes selected articles from Vegetarian Nutrition & Health Letter and subscription information.
Making the Change to a Vegetarian Diet
Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group
http://www.andrews.edu/nutrition/Change.htm
Provides 6 steps for changing from an omnivorous to a vegetarian diet. Also available in Spanish.
Vegan Outreach
http://www.veganoutreach.org/whyvegan/health.html
Well-referenced information on health benefits, meal planning ideas, and nutritional issues.
Vegetarian Nutrition
Food and Nutrition Information Center, USDA
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/etext/000058.html
Links to web resources.
Vegetarian Nutrition and Health
Andrews University Department of Nutrition
http://www.vegetarian-nutrition.info/home.htm
Includes updates on vegetarian nutrition, articles from VN DPG, and nutrition facts..
The Vegetarian Resource Group
http://www.vrg.org
Comprehensive site providing information on nutrition, foods, surveys, and FAQs.
The Vegetarian Society of the United Kingdom
http://www.vegsoc.org/health/
Very complete listing of resources and fact sheets including basic nutrition, protein, fats and cholesterol, calcium, iron, vitamin B12, and zinc.
VegRD
http://www.vegrd.vegan.com/
Well-researched responses to questions about vegetarian nutrition and foods.
What Every Vegan Should Know about Vitamin B12
The Began Society
http://www.vegansociety.com/html/info/b12sheet.htm
Brief statement on sources and recommendations for vitamin B12 followed by an extensive technical review.
What Every Vegan Should Know about Vitamin B12
The Began Society
http://www.vegansociety.com/html/info/b12sheet.htm
Brief statement on sources and recommendations for vitamin B12 followed by an extensive technical review.
Vegetarian Nutrition throughout the Lifecycle
A Vegetarian in the Family
Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayoclinic.com/findinformation/conditioncenters/invoke.cfm?objectid=89AFCCB3-E1F7-4541-9A90745760BAA899
Describes important nutrients for vegetarian children.
Pregnancy Information Sheet
Vegetarian Society of the United Kingdom
http://www.vegsoc.org/info/preg.html
Information on health issues during pregnancy.
Vegan Diets for Children
Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group.
http://www.andrews.edu/NUFS/Children.html
Nutritional considerations for vegan infants, children, and adolescents.
Vegetarian Baby and Child Magazine
http://www.vegetarianbaby.com
Selected articles from previous issues.
The Vegetarian Family
Wyeth Nutritionals
http://www.wyethnutritionals.com/answers/q19.htm
Q & A about feeding infants including breastfeeding, supplements, and introduction of solid foods.
Cooking and Recipes
Fabulous Facts and Flavorful Foods
Loma Linda University.
http://www.llu.edu/llu/nutrition/fabfacts.html
Shopping list, shopping tips, substitutions, and recipes.
Recipes Around the World
International Vegetarian Union (IVU)
http://www.ivu.org/recipes/
Nearly 1,800 vegan recipes in a searchable database.
The Road to Vegetarianism
Vegetarians in Paradise
http://www.vegparadise.com/
Information on meat, dairy, and egg alternatives.
Vegetarian Recipes
http://www.vegetarianrecipe.com/
Information on meat, dairy, and egg alternatives.
The Road to Vegetarianism
Vegetarians in Paradise
http://www.vegparadise.com/
Hundreds of recipes in categories; nutritional information provided. FAQ's about cooking; ingredient glossary.
or contact:
Vegetarian Nutrition DPG
c/o American Dietetic Association
Practice Team
216 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60606
(800) 877-1600 ext. 4815
practice@eatright.org