Official position of the American Association of diet and dietitian of Canada on the vegetarian nutrition

The view of the ADF on the health benefits of vegetarianism for human health is also not new. The Association states that: "This position was adopted by the" House of Delegates (“House of Delegates" is the deliberative body of the ADF, composed of representatives of various fields of dietetics, it meets twice a year to discuss the professional issues and make recommendations) October 18, 1987, affirmed September 12, 1992, September 6, 1996 and June 22, 2000. This position is valid until December 31, 2007. In measured, typical of official publications, but nevertheless very clear about the usefulness of vegetarian diets, the ADA argues his point of view based on a series of scientific quality, the vast majority was published in 1990 and 2000. This means that information is quite timely.

[...] Other effects of a vegetarian diet on health Diverticular disease Gear and colleagues found that the prevalence of diverticular disease was half lower in vegetarians, both men and women aged 45 to 59 years compared to non-vegetarians. Although the fibers are considered the most important reason for this difference, other factors may well have an effect. Diets high in fat, regardless of fiber intake were associated with an increased risk of diverticulum. Contributions in meat may also increase the risk. [...]

[...] With its advice in organizing the meal, a vegetarian diet is a good choice and good for the health of adolescents. Pregnancy and lactation The power-lacto-ovo vegetarian and vegan can cover the needs nutrients and calories for pregnant women. The children of vegetarian mothers generally have birth weights similar to those of children born to non-vegetarians and are within the weight standards. The vegan diet of pregnant mothers and lactating mothers should include daily reliable sources of vitamin B12. If a concern about the synthesis of vitamin D are due to limited sun exposure, color, season, or use sunscreen, pregnant and lactating women should use vitamin D supplements or fortified foods. [...]

[...] The omega-3 Although a vegetarian diet is generally rich in omega-6 (especially linoleic acid), it can be low in omega-3, causing an imbalance that can inhibit the production of physiologically active fatty acids (omega-3 long-chain): eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Supplies that do not fish, eggs, or large amounts of algae in general lack of direct sources of EPA and DHA. Recently, sources of DHA from microalgae are available as supplements in capsules that are not gelatin. The sources of DHA from algae have shown their effectiveness on the blood levels of DHA and EPA through a retro conversion. [...]