Education Handouts

Research-based vegetarian diet fact sheets by registered dietitians.

The fact sheets, written by experts from the Vegetarian Nutrition DPG, provide an overview of topics related to plant-based nutrition.

If you have questions, or suggestions for future handouts, please contact us.

     

Nutrients 

 

B12 

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Calcium 

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Choline

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Essential Fatty Acids 

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Protein

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Iodine

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Iron 

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Soy/Isoflavones

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Zinc

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Life Cycle 

 

Pregnancy (Spanish version available) 

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Lactation (Spanish version available)

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Meal Planning Guide and Resources 

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Infants (Spanish version available)

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Toddlers & Preschoolers (Spanish version available)

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School-aged Children

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Teens 

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Chronic Conditions 

 

Chronic Disease

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Chronic Kidney Disease

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Diabetes

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Eating Disorders

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Gluten Free

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Immune Health 

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Sports

 

Sports

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Getting Started

 

Eat More Plant Based Meals 

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Healthy Tips for Meatless Meals 

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Myths

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Plant Based Starter Kit 

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