Vegetarian Diets

There are many reasons people may choose to follow a vegetarian diet. Plant-based diets can provide complete daily nutritional requirements. However, because our bodies absorb nutrients differently depending on food source, fully meeting nutritional needs may require additional knowledge for optimum nutrient absorption.

UC ANR’s Vegetarian Diets Nutrition and Health Info Sheet provides solid and reliable general information and practical suggestions including:

• What is a vegetarian diet?
• Are vegetarians at risk of being deficient in certain nutrients?
• How can vegetarians plan healthful meals?
• Vegetarian food guide
• Does eating a vegetarian diet reduce the risk of diseases such as heart disease and cancer?
• Are vegetarian diets safe for everyone?
• Is it important to combine amino acid food sources in order to receive a sufficient quality of protein in the diet?

Further nutritional information can be found here.