This document discusses vegetarianism and related nutrition topics. It asks a series of questions about vegetarian diets, including what the term "vegetarian" means, whether vegetarian diets can provide adequate nutrients, and if they are practical for a typical American lifestyle. It notes that vegetarian diets are associated with lower risks of obesity, diabetes, and other chronic diseases but may lack certain nutrients. The document also asks the reader to modify a meat-containing meal from their food diary into a vegetarian option. Finally, it prompts the reader to choose a vitamin-mineral pair and discuss common deficiency disorders, contributing factors, dietary recommendations, risks of toxicity from excessive supplementation of the vitamin.

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To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use outside sources. As in
all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in
APA format.Part 1 VegetarianismAnswer the following questions related to
Vegetarianism.In the United States, 32% of adults eat a vegetarian diet (Vegetarianism in
America, n.d.). What does the term “vegetarian” mean?Do you think vegetarian diets are
practical? That is, can someone easily be a vegetarian while living the typical American life
of being rushed and busy?Vegetarian diets are associated with a lower risk of obesity and
diabetes as well as other chronic conditions (Marsh, Zeuschner, & Saunders, 2012). Clearly a
vegetarian diet can be a healthy one, but can a vegetarian diet lack nutrients? If so, which
nutrients may be lacking? How could these nutrients be measured in the body to determine
if someone is deficient in them? Are there vegetarian foods that provide these nutrients or
would supplementation be necessary? Are there any interactions to be aware of with the
supplements that a vegetarian may take?Do you think that a vegetarian diet would be
costlier than a nonvegetarian diet?Look at the meals you ate in your 3-days diet record. Do
any of your meals contain no meat? Choose one of your meals that contain meat and modify
it to be vegetarian. Would you eat the modified meal?References:Marsh, K., Zeuschner, C., &
Saunders, A. (2012). Health implications of avegetarian diet: A review. American Journal of
Lifestyle Medicine, 6(3),250–267.Vegetarianism in America. (n.d.). Vegetarian Times.
Retrieved fromhttp://www.vegetariantimes.com/article/vegetariani…To support your
work, use your course and text readings and use outside sources. As in all assignments, cite
your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.Part 2
NutrientsChoose a pair of nutrients (one mineral and one vitamin) that works together in
the body and then answer the following questions:What is a common deficiency disorder of
these nutrients? What diet and/or lifestyle factors contribute to risk of deficiency?What diet
recommendations could you make to a patient with this deficiency disorder?For the vitamin
you chose, suppose that it is likely to reach toxic levels in the body from excessive
supplementation and then answer the following questions:What are the risks of toxicity?
What is the solubility of your vitamin choice