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CONTROVERSY 6 Table of Contents Vegetarian and Meat-Containing Diets: What Are the Benefits and Pitfalls? Notebook LO 6.7 Compare the advantages and disadvantages of the vegetarian diet and the meat eater's diet Table C6-1 Terms Used to Describe Vegetarian Diets Some of the terms below are in common usage, but others are useful only to researchers In affluent countries, where heart disease and cancer claim many lives, people who eat well-planned vegetarian diets often have lower risks of chronic diseases, and a lower risk of dying from all causes, than people whose diets center on meat. Should everyone consider using a vegetarian eating pattern, then? If so, is it enough to simply omit meat, or is more demanded of the vegetarian diet planner? What positive contributions do animal products make to the diet? able C6-1 defines some vegetarian cms.) This Controversy looks at these issues and ends with some practical advice for the vegetarian diet planner. A vegetarian lifestyle may be im. mediately associated with a particular cultural, religious, political, or other belief system, but there are many reasons why people might choose it, as Table C6-2 makes clear. Vegetari- ans are categorized not by motivation but by the foods they choose to eat. Distinctions among vegetarian diets are useful academically, but they do not represent uncrassable lines. Some people use meat or broth as a condiment or seasoning for vegeta ble or grain dishes. Some people eat meat only once a week and use plant protein foods the rest of the time. Others rely mostly on milk products and eggs for protein but will eat fish, too, and so forth. To force people into the categories of "vegetarians" and "meat eaters" leaves out all those with in-between eating styles (aptly named flexitarian by the press) that have much to recommend them. Positive Health Aspects of Vegetarian Diets Today, nutrition authorities state with confidence that a well-chosen vegetarian diet can meet nutrient needs while supporting health superbly. Although much evidence supports this choice, such evidence is not easily obtained. It would be easy if vegetarians differed from others only in the absence of meat, but they often have increased intakes of whole grains, legumes, nuts, fruits, and vegetables as well. Such eating patterns are rich contributors of carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals that also correlate with low disease risks. For example, in one study, as servings of fruit and vegetables increased from less than one to more than five per day, overall risk of death decreased by 36 percent, risk from cancers decreased by 25 percent, and risk from heart disease decreased by 20 percent, regardless of meat consumption fruitarian includes only raw or dried fruits, seeds, and nuts in the diet. lacto-ovo vegetarian includes dairy products, eggs, vegetables, grains, legumes, fruits, and nuts, excludes flesh and seafood . lacto-vegetarian includes dairy products, vegetables, grains legumes, fruits, and nuts, excludes flesh, seafood, and eggs. macrobiotie diet a vegan diet composed mostly of whole grains, beans, and certain vegetables: taken to extremes, macrobiotic diets can compromise nutrient status. ovo-vegetarian includes eges, vegetables, grains, legumes, fruits, and nuts, excludes flesh, seafood, and milk products - partial vegetarian a term sometimes used to mean an eating style that includes seafood, poultry, eggs dairy products, vegetables, grains, legumes, fruits, and nuts; excludes or strictly limits certain meats, such as red meals. Also called flexitarian vegan includes only food from plant Sources: vegetables, grains, legumes, fruits, seeds, and nuts; also called strict vegetarian vegetarian includes plant-based foods and eliminates some or all animal derived foods. Can an eating pattern without animal products supply the needed nutrients? "Reference notes are found in Appendix F

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Controversy between vegetarian and meat containing diets whether it is beneficial or pitfall:

According to many countries vegetarians are less effected to chronic heart diseases and cancers the risk of death decreased to 36% and cancers to 25% .In the absence of meat the vegetarians should eat according to the pattern rich carbohydrates,minerals,proteins,vitamins and minerals.In a survey the vegetarians both men and women has defence against obesity,heart diseases,cancer and high blood pressure compared to meat containing diets.In pregnancy a women while eating seafood,milk products have developed sufficient energy .women taking lacto-ovo-eating pattern  have more energy as well as nutrients compared to them.But having vitamin B12 in vegetarians is a challenge because it is obtained from animal products.Deficiency of vitamin B12 can cause severe diseases in infants.     There are many positive aspects of meat eaters they are clearly the winner because of more proteins vitamins available to them to overcome this problem vegetarians should plan their diet and fill there plate each day with 2000 calorie diet for both vegans and lacto- ovo- vegans. to fulfill there calories they require 3 cups of milk or milk related products as well as 5.5 ounces of proteins and 2.5 of vitamins and calcium as well as 1 egg.The comparison showed that both meat eaters and vegetarians diet are best approach.But for becoming a vegan takes a strong commitment and to know the quantities of meat requirements.due to which most of us will not choose,but benefit to take a less meat diet By defending the vegetarian diet they need to discuss specific nutrient challenges and solutions for both the life stages till today.