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Vegetarian Nutrition

MyPlate Tips for Vegetarians

USDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.

MedlinePlus: Vegetarianism

DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.

MedlinePlus: Vegetarian Diet

DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.

Vegetarian Nutrition and Plant Based Diets

Learn about types of vegetarianism and nutrients of concern. Also check out:

Building a Healthy Vegetarian Meal: Myths and Facts

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Presents myths and facts about vegetarianism.

Vegetarian Diet: A Starter's Guide to a Plant-based Diet

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. MayoClinic.com.

Vegetarian Travel and Restaurants

Vegetarian Resource Group.

Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Resources include fact sheets, a newsletter, and research updates.

Vegetarian Society of the United Kingdom

Vegetarian Society of the United Kingdom.

Registered educational charity promotes knowledge and understanding of vegetarianism. Find information sheets, recipes, and more.

Vegetarian Resource Group

Vegetarian Resource Group.

Non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public on vegetarianism and the interrelated issues of health, nutrition, ecology, ethics, and world hunger. In addition to publishing the Vegetarian Journal also produces and sells cookbooks, other books, pamphlets, and article reprints.

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