Ch 7 Vegetarian Diet

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Vegetarian diets are high in

  • Vitamins C, E, folic acid

  • phytochemicals

  • fiber

  • magnesium and potassium

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Vegetarian diets are low in

  • Vitamins B-12, D, and riboflavin

  • zinc, iron, calcium

  • omega 3

  • certain essential amino acids

  • energy

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To ensure all essential amino acids what foods should vegetarians eat?

whole grains and legumes

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Where can vegetarians obtain riboflavin from?

green leafy vegetables, whole-grain breads, cereals, legumes

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Vitamin B-12 from?

  • fortified foods

  • supplements

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zinc and iron from?

whole grains, cereals, nuts, legumes

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Phytic acid limits?

zinc absorption

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What can be done to enhance iron absorption?

vitamin C