"The Dietitian's Guide to Vegetarian Diets: Issues and Applications, Fourth Edition provides the most up-to-date information on vegetarian diets. Written for dietitians and other health care professionals, the Fourth Edition can be used as an aid for counseling vegetarian clients and those interested in becoming vegetarians, or serve as a textbook for students who have completed introductory coursework in nutrition"--

Full of vital information on vegetarian nutritional needs and healthier, more satisfying diets, the Third Edition can be used as an aid for counseling vegetarian clients and those interested in becoming vegetarians, or serve as a textbook for students who have completed introductory coursework in nutriation. --Book Jacket.

The Dietitians Guide to Vegetarian Diets, Second Edition highlights the trends and research on vegetarian diets and provides practical ideas in the form of counseling points to help dietitians and other health care providers convey information to their clients. The text presents vital information on vegetarian nutritional needs, healthier and more satisfying diets, and guidelines for treating clients of all ages and clients with special considerations, such as pregnant women, athletes, and diabetics.

The Dietitian's Guide to Vegetarian Diets, recognized by Doody as one of the "250 Best Health Science Books in 1997", has now been updated and expanded to reflect new information, new science, and new debates in vegetarianism. The Second Edition of this valuable, practical resource helps dietitians and others working with vegetarian clients of all ages provide the best, most current nutrition and health information, geared specifically toward this special population. Beginning with an overview of the vegetarian population, the book explores vegetarian nutrition, diets throughout the lifecycle, and practical counseling of vegetarians. In addition to new chapters on soyfoods and nutraceuticals, this Second Edition incorporates new research findings and epidemiological studies, new debates, and changes in the food market. Lifecycle issues for pregnant women, athletes, and other clients with special considerations; and practical information and tools for dietitians receive renewed emphasis in this edition. Complete with a glossary and over a dozen helpful appendixes, this extensive, practical resource on vegetarian diets will serve as a comprehensive reference for dietitians and other health professionals working with vegetarian clients and as a text for courses in vegetarian nutrition and diets.

The evidence is in— millions of people are moving toward a vegetarian diet because it offers a healthful and environmentally sound alternative to the standard diet. Becoming Vegetarian is the ultimate source for making this valuable and beneficial life change. Packed with authoritative vegetarian and vegan nutrition information from established and savvy experts, this powerful book takes the worry out of making an important, healthy transition. Here' what's inside: Vegetarian food guide for optimal nutrition and easy meal planning Delicious, easy recipes Helpful guidelines for those who are just starting out Cutting edge scientific information for experienced vegetarians Nutrition essentials from infancy through our senior years Practical tips for weight control Much, much more This comprehensive update of an international bestseller is the one resource that contains everything you need to know about becoming a vegetarian or fine-tuning a vegetarian diet. From dealing with awkward social situations to making sure you're getting all the necessary nutrients, let Vesanto Melina and Brenda Davis give you the information you need to achieve a healthful vegetarian life with ease. Change the way you look at food and your health forever— start following the dynamic, easy-to-implement advice in Becoming Vegetarian today.

A large amount of research effort goes into assessing the health benefits of a plant-based diet, resulting from human desire to consume a more sustainable diet that is less destructive of the earth’s natural resources. In addition, a growing number of people are choosing the vegan or total vegetarian diet because of the potential to greatly reduce the risk of chronic diseases and mortality rates. Although this interest in plant-based eating is popular, there exist concerns on the safety of some vegetarian diets, especially a vegan diet. This book describes issues of the vegetarian diet and outlines ways to prevent nutrient deficiencies. Vegetarian Nutrition and Wellness focuses on synthesizing research around vegetarian diets and human health. A major section of the book deals with how a vegetarian diet protects population groups from the major chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, obesity, and various cancers. Based upon ecological and clinical studies, chapter authors explain the health-promoting properties of plant-based diets, and compare/contrast health outcomes obtained from consuming omnivorous diets with a vegetarian or vegan diet. Fruits and vegetables figure prominently in vegetarian diets and provide a substantial effect in disease reduction and health-promoting properties of a plant-based diet. Vegetarian Nutrition and Wellness is written for the academic community, registered dietitians, health professionals, and graduate students in nutrition and public health. Each chapter provides a comprehensive review of the scientific literature and includes a concise summary at the beginning of each chapter. The time is ripe for this book to update the scientific community with a collage of well-documented topics on vegetarian nutrition.