Vegetarian diet – facts and contradictions
Keywords:
nutrition, vegetarianism, dietAbstract
Vegetarian diet is usually regarded as a healthy practice; however,
the benefits and risks of this diet remain uncertain.
The author analyses the possible nutritional benefits and
concerns in vegetarianism and tries to give basic information to
a better nutritional care in this practice.
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