You are here: Home / Smart Nutrition 101 / Healthy Eating / Eating Vegetarian                                                                                                                                                  Printable Page MyPyramid Tips & Resources - Vegetarian Diets USDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. MyPyramid.gov shows how vegetarian diets can meet nutrient recommendations, including protein, iron, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B12, with helpful tips for meal planning. Inside the Pyramid: Vegetarian Choices in the Meat and Beans Group USDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. From MyPyramid.gov, this page lists protein sources for vegetarians. MedlinePlus: Vegetarian Diet DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine. List of resources for a wide range of information on vegetarian diets and nutrition. Also in Spanish. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Vegetarianism DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine. Medical encyclopedia entry on vegetarianism that explains different types of vegetarian diets as well as nutrients that vegetarians need to pay special attention to. Also in Spanish. Vegetarian Nutrition USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center. Links to information and resources on different types of vegetarianism, nutrients of concern, planning a healthy diet, and finding recipes. Healthfinder.gov - Vegetarianism DHHS. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Find health news, resources, and organizations related to vegetarianism. WIC Works Topics A-Z: Vegetarian Nutrition USDA. NAL. FNIC. WIC Works Resource System. Links to information on vegetarian and vegan diets and nutrients of concern for children and pregnant women who are vegetarians. Also includes tips for families. GirlsHealth.gov - Vegetarian Eating DHHS. OWH. National Women's Health Information Center. Geared to girls ages 10-16, this fact sheet discusses the different types of vegetarian diets and explains how vegetarians can be sure to get all the nutrients they need. Vegetarian Nutrition Resource List (2008)  (PDF|156 KB) USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center. A listing of resources on vegetarian nutrition including websites, books and other items for those interested in healthy vegetarian eating. Healthful Choices for Vegetarian Families  (PDF|315 KB) USDA. FNS. Team Nutrition. Tips and menus for healthy vegetarian eating. Soy: Health Claims for Soy Protein, Questions About Other Components DHHS. FDA. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. Article describes the soy health claim that can be used on soy-based foods to promote their heart-healthy effects. Also describes various soy products and ways to incorporate them into meals. Last Modified: Apr 2, 2008     See More Resources on Vegetarian Diets   Healthy Eating Eating Vegetarian Eating for Exercise and Sports   Dietary Guidelines for Americans   Food Guide Pyramid - MyPyramid   Dietary Reference Intakes - RDAs   Commonly Asked Questions (FAQs)   FNIC: Vegetarian Recipes and Meal Planning   FNIC: Vegetarianism and Children

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