Vegetarianism and the Older Adult

Vegetarian diets have become more and more popular in recent years, but there is a common concern that such a diet may not provide the adequate amount of nutrients. This 3-page document discusses this misconception and explains the various benefits of a vegetarian diet for older adults. Written by...

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Main Authors: Kelly Johnston, Wendy Dahl
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Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2019-01-01
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/106832
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description Vegetarian diets have become more and more popular in recent years, but there is a common concern that such a diet may not provide the adequate amount of nutrients. This 3-page document discusses this misconception and explains the various benefits of a vegetarian diet for older adults. Written by Kelly Johnston and Wendy J. Dahl and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, January 2019. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs317
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