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Page 1: Vegetarian Food & Culture Katie Miner, MS, RD, LD

Vegetarian Food & Culture

Katie Miner, MS, RD, LD

Page 2: Vegetarian Food & Culture Katie Miner, MS, RD, LD

Food and Nutrition Club Pancake Breakfast Today from 8:00am - 11:00am in Niccolls 101

(Foods Lab)!!!  2 pancakes (original or chocolate chip),

scrambled eggs, and orange juice for only $3.00 Toppings include: butter, syrup, light syrup,

berries, chocolate chips, whipped cream, and peanut butter.

Page 3: Vegetarian Food & Culture Katie Miner, MS, RD, LD

Objectives Provide a background to vegetarian diets Share personal experiences as a vegetarian Offer tips for working with vegetarians Discuss vegetarian products available Offer tips for changing to a vegetarian diet Provide resources for more information on

vegetarian diets

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Reasons People are Vegetarians

Health

“A healthy vegetarian diet is one in which a variety and abundance of plant-based foods are primarily consumed.”

-LLU Vegetarian Food Guide

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Health Benefits Healthier body

weight Increased fiber intake Decreased fat and

saturated fat intake Lower blood pressure Decreased risk of

heart disease

Decreased risk of cancer

Increased soy intake

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The China Study Dr. T. Colin Campbell, PhD

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Reasons People are Vegetarians Health Religion Compassion for

animals Belief in non-

violence

Family Act of

independence from parents

Weight loss Dislike of meat

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Types of Vegetarians Semi-Vegetarians

Usually eat only fowl and fish Lacto-Ovo Vegetarians

Most common Do not eat any animals Eat eggs and dairy products

Total Vegetarians (Vegans) Eat no animal products

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Other Variations

Raw Vegetarians Eat only raw food

Fruitarians Eat only fruit, fruit-like vegetables (tomatoes

and cucumbers) and sometimes seeds and nuts.

Flexitarians Vegetarians who eat meat

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Personal Experiences

Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian Seventh-day Adventist Culture Parent’s Influence Reactions Interacting with Non-Vegetarians Eating Out Traveling

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Working with Vegetarians Don’t make assumptions Avoid criticism and judgment Recognize positive aspects of chosen diet Assist in planning a nutritionally adequate

diet that fits values Use vegetarian food guides Point out problem nutrients and where to find

them

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Nutrient Checklist Protein Calcium Vitamin D Vitamin B12 Iron Zinc Omega-3 Fatty Acids

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Vegetarian Products Soy Products

Soy meat alternatives

Tofu Whole Soybeans Textured Soy

Protein

Tempeh Miso Soy Flour Soy Dairy

Alternatives

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Soy Meat Alternatives

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Vegetarian Foods Quorn Plants Grains

Quinoa Gluten

Beans Nuts & Seeds Vegetables Fruits

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Changing to a Vegetarian Diet Examine your current diet Revise your current recipes substituting

meat with vegetarian products Find new recipes in cookbooks or on the

internet Make a list of vegetarian meals you can eat

away from home Try new products

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Changing to a Vegetarian Diet Base your diet on plant foods – include a

variety Be creative Plan a meal around a vegetable Eat a variety of foods Try ethnic dishes Use cheese, yogurt, legumes, nuts, and soy

products to provide adequate protein

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Resources Vegetarian Resource Group

www.vrg.org Vegetarian Nutrition DPG

www.vegetariannutrition.net Seventh-Day Adventist Dietetic Association

www.sdada.org Loma Linda University Vegetarian Resources

http://www.llu.edu/llu/nutrition/veg.html MyPyramid.gov

http://www.mypyramid.gov/tips_resources/vegetarian_diets.html

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Questions