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You have 3 minutes to complete You have 3 minutes to complete the vegetarian quiz in your the vegetarian quiz in your journalsjournals

1. How often do you eat meat?a. About once a dayb. Hardly ever or neverc. Every meal

2. Animal welfare is:a. A very important issue for youb. Something you think about from time to timec. Not a concern of yours

3. Do you know where to find vegetarian foods?a. Sort of - you at least know the local health food storeb. Not reallyc. Yes, you live in a fairly veggie friendly place

4. Do you personally know any vegetarians?

5. Have you ever tried to go vegetarian?

Vegetarian HealthVegetarian Health

9.NPA.2 Create strategies to consume a variety of nutrient 9.NPA.2 Create strategies to consume a variety of nutrient dense foods and beverages in moderation.dense foods and beverages in moderation.

Today’s LessonToday’s Lesson

9.NPA.2.1 Plan vegetarian diets that are 9.NPA.2.1 Plan vegetarian diets that are balanced and nutrient densebalanced and nutrient dense

We will discuss different types of vegetariansWe will discuss different types of vegetarians Famous vegetarians Famous vegetarians Plan a healthy vegetarian mealPlan a healthy vegetarian meal

What is a vegetarian?What is a vegetarian?

AA vegetarian vegetarian is a person who eats mostly or is a person who eats mostly or only plant-based foods.only plant-based foods.

There are several different types of There are several different types of vegetarians.vegetarians.

Lacto-VegetariansLacto-Vegetarians

Eat dairy foods in addition to foods from plant Eat dairy foods in addition to foods from plant sourcessources

No eggsNo eggs

Ovo-VegetariansOvo-Vegetarians

Eat eggs and foods from plant sourcesEat eggs and foods from plant sources

No dairy– soy milk and soy cheese are often No dairy– soy milk and soy cheese are often substitutes for dairy productssubstitutes for dairy products

Lacto-Ovo VegetariansLacto-Ovo Vegetarians

Eat dairy and eggs in addition to foods from Eat dairy and eggs in addition to foods from plant sourcesplant sources

No meatNo meat

No chickenNo chicken

No fishNo fish

VeganVegan

The strictest vegetarianThe strictest vegetarian

Eat only plant-based foodsEat only plant-based foods

No animal products- No animal products- meat, dairy, or eggsmeat, dairy, or eggs

No gelatinNo gelatin– jell-o, gummy bears– jell-o, gummy bears

No honeyNo honey

Even with clothing and cosmeticsEven with clothing and cosmetics No leatherNo leather No animal testingNo animal testing

Reasons for becoming Reasons for becoming vegetarianvegetarian

ReligionReligion Hinduism, Buddhism, and TaoismHinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism

CultureCulture

Economic reasonsEconomic reasons

Parental preferencesParental preferences

Health issuesHealth issues

Concern over Concern over animal rights animal rights or the or the environmentenvironment

AdvantagesAdvantages

Plant-based foods tend to be lower in Plant-based foods tend to be lower in saturated fat and cholesterolsaturated fat and cholesterol

Higher in fiberHigher in fiber

May help reduce the risk of cardiovascular May help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and some types of cancerdisease and some types of cancer

DisadvantagesDisadvantages

Lower in some nutrientsLower in some nutrients Protein, iron, calcium, zinc, some B vitaminsProtein, iron, calcium, zinc, some B vitamins

Some vegetarians may need to take dietary Some vegetarians may need to take dietary supplements to obtain all the nutrientssupplements to obtain all the nutrients

Healthy Vegetarian DietHealthy Vegetarian Diet

Important to consume a variety of foodsImportant to consume a variety of foods

Vegetables, fruits, whole-grain foodsVegetables, fruits, whole-grain foods

Nuts, legumes, eggs, and dairy products can Nuts, legumes, eggs, and dairy products can help vegetarians consume enough proteinhelp vegetarians consume enough protein

Vegetarian BreakfastVegetarian Breakfast

Whole grain English muffinWhole grain English muffin

Peanut butterPeanut butter

BananaBanana

Cereal with milk or soy milkCereal with milk or soy milk

Eggs (ovo or lacto-ovo vegetarians)Eggs (ovo or lacto-ovo vegetarians)

Vegetarian LunchVegetarian Lunch

Baked potatoBaked potato

Vegetarian chiliVegetarian chili Top with shredded cheeseTop with shredded cheese

Fresh fruitFresh fruit

Side saladSide salad

Grilled cheese on whole wheat toast with Grilled cheese on whole wheat toast with tomato soup and carrot stickstomato soup and carrot sticks

Vegetarian DinnerVegetarian Dinner

Pasta with veggies, tomato sauce, and Pasta with veggies, tomato sauce, and mozzarellamozzarella

Burrito: tortilla, beans, cheese, rice, veggiesBurrito: tortilla, beans, cheese, rice, veggies

Fresh fruitFresh fruit

Cooked vegetablesCooked vegetables

SaladSalad

Famous VegetariansFamous Vegetarians

Michael JacksonMichael Jackson

Rosa ParksRosa Parks

Bob MarleyBob Marley

Coretta Scott KingCoretta Scott King

MLK’s wife was veganMLK’s wife was vegan

PinkPink

Method ManMethod Man

Carl LewisCarl Lewis

Jessica AlbaJessica Alba

AssignmentAssignment

With a partnerWith a partner

Come up with a healthy, nutrient-dense Come up with a healthy, nutrient-dense vegetarian mealvegetarian meal

You can pick breakfast, lunch, or dinnerYou can pick breakfast, lunch, or dinner

Keep in mind “My Plate”Keep in mind “My Plate”

Make sure you pick foods from all groupsMake sure you pick foods from all groups Protein (beans, nuts, tofu, eggs)Protein (beans, nuts, tofu, eggs) Dairy (soy milk, calcium enriched foods)Dairy (soy milk, calcium enriched foods) Grains (whole-grains)Grains (whole-grains) FruitFruit VegetablesVegetables