Teens Could Be Without Losing Much Vegetarian Nutrition, Vegetarian lifestyle that only vegetable products and avoid eating animal products increasingly popular, especially among young people. Although the purpose well, it makes the concerns of many parents, whether children are vegetarians still get adequate nutrition for growth.
American Dietetic Association in the U.S. said that such a diet will still be suitable for all phases of life, including children and adolescents, as long as it is well planned.
Vegetarian or vegan diet is well planned stay healthy, providing adequate nutrition and can provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases.
"You can really feel the difference when you eat something from the ground and something from the factory," said Niki Gianni, an animal activist who became vegan after watching videos of animal slaughter cattle which he cruelly on YouTube when he was 11 years old.
The number of vegetarians in the United States is expected to increase during the next ten years. Vegetarian diet is closely linked with reduced risk of death from heart disease.
Vegetarians also appear to have lower rates of cancer overall, and have lower blood pressure than non vegetarians.
"Vegetarianism is more than just not eating meat and plant-based lifestyle. Vegetarians still contain enough nutrients in their food. A person can be tremendous nutritious, either through a vegetarian diet, if you can choose foods wisely and appropriately," says Roberta Anding, dietitian at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital as well as a spokesperson for the association of diet.
"Eat a variety of vegetables and fruits are important in this diet. Beans, legumes, nuts, tofu and whole grains are an excellent source of protein. Vegetarianism became increasingly popular among young people," said Lilian Cheung, director ofhealth promotion and communication at the Harvard School of Public Health's Department of Nutrition
"I think the reason why veganism is becoming increasingly popular due to celebrities such as President Clinton who became vegan," said Cheung, who also serves as editorial director of the department of nutrition sites, The Nutrition Source.
Vigilance and education are very important because adolescence is the second and last period of growth and rapid development of the body. Adolescent development of the body requires nutrients, including calcium, vitamin D, B12 and iron.
Teenagers or children vegetarians who decided to not consume dairy products need to seek other alternative sources of calcium. Calcium can be found in almonds and green leafy vegetables, although the numbers were small.
Vitamin B12 is commonly found in animal protein can be a serious concern if the milk or eggs are no longer consumed. Vitamin B12 deficiency is evident from time to time. These vitamins are stored in the liver and when low levels in the body, the body will draw up the vitamin from the organ.
"Sooner or later it will run out, people who are deficient in vitamin B12 can end up with a permanent mental disorder. I salute to those who choose not to eat meat, seen from an environmental perspective. But I do not want to save the planet and the expense of the vegans. The vegan should keep taking vitamin B12 supplements, "Anding said.
To help iron intake, Anding recommends using an iron skillet to cook, so some iron will leach into food. Vitamin and mineral supplements can provide an adequate intake of iron and other essential nutrients.
"Obviously, there are some great benefits of plant-based diet, so I do not mind to it. I think the more stringent diet, the more exclusive, and the more difficult for the average person to implement dietary changes," he said as quoted by CNN. com, Monday (24/10/2011).
American Dietetic Association in the U.S. said that such a diet will still be suitable for all phases of life, including children and adolescents, as long as it is well planned.
Vegetarian or vegan diet is well planned stay healthy, providing adequate nutrition and can provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases.
"You can really feel the difference when you eat something from the ground and something from the factory," said Niki Gianni, an animal activist who became vegan after watching videos of animal slaughter cattle which he cruelly on YouTube when he was 11 years old.
The number of vegetarians in the United States is expected to increase during the next ten years. Vegetarian diet is closely linked with reduced risk of death from heart disease.
Vegetarians also appear to have lower rates of cancer overall, and have lower blood pressure than non vegetarians.
"Vegetarianism is more than just not eating meat and plant-based lifestyle. Vegetarians still contain enough nutrients in their food. A person can be tremendous nutritious, either through a vegetarian diet, if you can choose foods wisely and appropriately," says Roberta Anding, dietitian at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital as well as a spokesperson for the association of diet.
"Eat a variety of vegetables and fruits are important in this diet. Beans, legumes, nuts, tofu and whole grains are an excellent source of protein. Vegetarianism became increasingly popular among young people," said Lilian Cheung, director ofhealth promotion and communication at the Harvard School of Public Health's Department of Nutrition
"I think the reason why veganism is becoming increasingly popular due to celebrities such as President Clinton who became vegan," said Cheung, who also serves as editorial director of the department of nutrition sites, The Nutrition Source.
Vigilance and education are very important because adolescence is the second and last period of growth and rapid development of the body. Adolescent development of the body requires nutrients, including calcium, vitamin D, B12 and iron.
Teenagers or children vegetarians who decided to not consume dairy products need to seek other alternative sources of calcium. Calcium can be found in almonds and green leafy vegetables, although the numbers were small.
Vitamin B12 is commonly found in animal protein can be a serious concern if the milk or eggs are no longer consumed. Vitamin B12 deficiency is evident from time to time. These vitamins are stored in the liver and when low levels in the body, the body will draw up the vitamin from the organ.
"Sooner or later it will run out, people who are deficient in vitamin B12 can end up with a permanent mental disorder. I salute to those who choose not to eat meat, seen from an environmental perspective. But I do not want to save the planet and the expense of the vegans. The vegan should keep taking vitamin B12 supplements, "Anding said.
To help iron intake, Anding recommends using an iron skillet to cook, so some iron will leach into food. Vitamin and mineral supplements can provide an adequate intake of iron and other essential nutrients.
"Obviously, there are some great benefits of plant-based diet, so I do not mind to it. I think the more stringent diet, the more exclusive, and the more difficult for the average person to implement dietary changes," he said as quoted by CNN. com, Monday (24/10/2011).