Product Description

In recent years there has been an abundance of scientific knowledge validating the positive health effects of the vegetarian diet as well as a related increase in the number of people practicing the vegetarian diet. Public health practitioners and nutritionists need not only to be aware of these advances and trends, they need to be well-educated on the topic. Vegetarian Nutrition provides data to help explain the preventive role of vegetarian diets for many chronic diseases such as heart disease and some types of cancer. As a reference, this book is an invaluable resource for those interested in vegetarianism and/or public nutrition.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1078669 in Books
• Published on: 2001-03-21
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 576 pages

Review
"Two thumbs up (make those green thumbs) for Vegetarian Nutrition. This one volume contains a remarkable summary of the current state of the art of vegetarian diets. well organized, making it easy to hone in on a topic of interest and find supporting data, possible dietary deficiencies, sources of recommended nutrients, and areas needing further study. Overall, I would recommend this book for professionals in academia, administrative positions, community health, and clinical settings. It can deepen one's understanding of the subject and provide sound arguments in the promotion of increased plant consumption." - Esther M. Trepal, R.D., M.S., Clinical Dietician, The Brooklyn Hospital Center in Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior "the book is well written and a useful addition to the literature on vegetarian diets." -CHOICE "an excellent reference text for clinicians, researchers and advanced students a worthy resource whose time has come." - Caitlin O'Neill, M.S., R.D., AMC Cancer Research Center, in Journal of the American Dietetic Association "The material is presented succinctly, with good use of tables, and is referenced appropriately." -New England Journal of Medicine

From the Back Cover
Approximately 12 million U.S. citizens consider themselves vegetarians, and 13.5 percent of all U.S. households claim to have at least one family member practicing some form of vegetarianism. In the past 30 years, scientific endeavors in the area of vegetarian nutrition have progressively shifted from investigating dietary concerns held by nutritionists and other health professionals to creative solutions for various medical conditions and preventive approaches to chronic diseases. Although professional interest in vegetarian nutrition has now reached unprecedented levels, scientific knowledge regarding vegetarian diets and their positive effects on human health is far from complete.

Vegetarian Nutrition provides data to explain the preventive role of vegetarian diets for many chronic diseases such as heart disease and some types of cancers while including recommendations and guidelines for vegetarians and those prescribed vegetarian diets. Based on scientific sources and research, and presenting information in both tabular and prose formats, the book details various diet regimens, health concerns, and energy expenditure.

This handbook is written for academic and clinical nutritionists, dieticians, and graduate students in nutrition ad public health, with each chapter rendering a scholarly review of the particular topic. While considering both health benefits and nutritional concerns Vegetarian Nutrition addresses such topics as chronic disease prevention; adequacy of the diet for children, in pregnancy, lactation, and for the aging population; recommendations for a healthy vegetarian diet; and global perspectives.