Unit 16

Question 1

Lactovegetarian

Answer 1

include milk products

Question 2

lacto-ovo-vegetarian

Answer 2

include milk and egg

Question 3

Partial vegetarian

Answer 3

excludes red meat

Question 4

pesco-vegetarian

Answer 4

excludes poultry and red meat

Question 5

Health benefits of vegetarian diet

Answer 5

1. lower body weight
2. lower blood pressure
3. less heart disease
4. lower mortality from cancer

Question 6

6 at risk nutrients

Answer 6

1. protein
2. Iron
3. Zinc
4. Calcium
5. Vitamin D
6. Vitamin B12

Question 7

Protein

Answer 7

at risk nutrient
- complete protein comes from animal sources

grains are deficient in LYSINE
legumes are deficient in METHONINE

grains and legumes together make a complete protein

or milk and grains/legumes

Question 8

Iron

Answer 8

at risk nutrient

• red meat
• plant iron is absorbed less
• dark leafy greens
• vitamin C enhances absorbtion

absorption from mixed diet 14-18%

absorption from veg diet 5-12%

Question 9

Vitamin B12

Answer 9

At risk nutrient

• only in animal foods
• vegans dont have any of this, they have to consume products that are fortified with it

i.e. cereal, or soy milk etc

Question 10

At risk populaitons

Answer 10

pregnancy, childhood, infancy