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A large amount of research effort goes into assessing the health benefits of a plant-based diet, resulting from human desire to consume a more sustainable diet that is less destructive of the earth's natural resources. In addition, a growing number of people are choosing the vegan or total vegetarian diet because of the potential to greatly reduce the risk of chronic diseases and mortality rates. Although this interest in plant-based eating is popular, there exist concerns on the safety of some vegetarian diets, especially a vegan diet. This book describes issues of the vegetarian diet and outlines ways to prevent nutrient deficiencies.

Vegetarian Nutrition and Wellness focuses on synthesizing research around vegetarian diets and human health. A major section of the book deals with how a vegetarian diet protects population groups from the major chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, obesity, and various cancers. Based upon ecological and clinical studies, chapter authors explain the health-promoting properties of plant-based diets, and compare/contrast health outcomes obtained from consuming omnivorous diets with a vegetarian or vegan diet. Fruits and vegetables figure prominently in vegetarian diets and provide a substantial effect in disease reduction and health-promoting properties of a plant-based diet.

Vegetarian Nutrition and Wellness is written for the academic community, registered dietitians, health professionals, and graduate students in nutrition and public health. Each chapter provides a comprehensive review of the scientific literature and includes a concise summary at the beginning of each chapter. The time is ripe for this book to update the scientific community with a collage of well-documented topics on vegetarian nutrition.


Contents:

Introduction. Vegetarian Diets: Trends and the Future: What do the New Dietary Guidelines Have to Say? Nutrient Profile of Diets Consumed by Vegetarians Compared to Non-Vegetarians. Environmental Issues. How Sustainable are Vegetarian Diets? Vegetarian Diets: What is Their Impact on the Environment? Prevention of Chronic Diseases. The Protective Effect of Vegetarian Diets Towards Cardiovascular Disease. The Role of Vegetarian Diets in Lowering the Risk and Managing Diabetes. Risk of Cancer Among Vegetarians. The Role of Vegetarian Diets in Body Weight Management. Plant-Based Diets and Risk of Osteoporosis. Results from European Vegetarian Studies. The Impact of Plant Foods on the Microbiome. Nutrients at Risk. Critical Nutrients in a Plant-Based Diet. Long-Chain Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Are Vegetarians at a Disadvantage? Important Foods and Food Components. The Role of Plant Fiber in Health. The Role of Legumes in Maintaining Health. The Role of Soy Products in Human Health. Vegetarian Diets for Special Groups. Are Plant-Based Diets Safe and Adequate for Pregnant Women and Young Children? Plant Protein and Athletic Performance. Vegetarian Issues in Ethnic Groups. Vegetarian Practices among Asian Indians and Their Risk of Disease. The Health Effects of Consuming Vegetarian Diets by African-Americans.


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ISBN-13: 9781138035560
Publisher: Taylor & Francis (CRC Press)
Publication date: June, 2018
Pages: 350
Weight: 646g
Availability: Available
Subcategories: Nutrition

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