Eating Green: Meeting Nutritional Needs On A Vegetarian Diet

Eating Green: Meeting Nutritional Needs On A Vegetarian Diet

Research has shown that a varied and balanced plant-based diet can provide all the nutrients needed for good health. However a vegetarian diet does not mean just cutting out meat. Careful planning along with knowledge of practical ideas for using a variety of plant foods is needed to ensure nutritional requirements are still met.

Learning outcomes:

•  What is a vegetarian – types of vegetarian diets
• Health benefits of a vegetarian diet
• Meeting nutritional needs
• Key nutrients in vegetarian diets including protein, iron, zinc, calcium, vitamin B12, omega 3, and vitamin D
• Vegetarian meal planning and practical tips
• Supplements – are they needed?

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