The nutritional adequacy of plant-based diets

Proceedings of the Nutrition Society

T. A. B. Sanders¹ 

关键词: Vegetarians;    Vitamin B12;    Vitamin D;    Nutritional requirements;    Growth;   

DOI  :  10.1017/S0029665199000361

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Cambridge University Press

【 摘 要 】

The nutritional adequacy of plant-based diets is discussed. Energy and protein intakes are similar for plant-based diets compared with those containing meat. Fe and vitamin B12 are the nutrients most likely to be found lacking in such diets. Bioactive substances present in foods of plant origin significantly influence the bioavailability of minerals and requirements for vitamins. Well-balanced vegetarian diets are able to support normal growth and development. It is concluded that meat is an optional rather than an essential constituent of human diets.

【 授权许可】

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