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Abstract
The nutritional adequacy of plant-based diets is discussed. Energy and protein intakes are similar for plant-based diets compared with those containing meat. Fe and vitamin B12 are the nutrients most likely to be found lacking in such diets. Bioactive substances present in foods of plant origin significantly influence the bioavailability of minerals and requirements for vitamins. Well-balanced vegetarian diets are able to support normal growth and development. It is concluded that meat is an optional rather than an essential constituent of human diets.Entities:
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Year: 1999 PMID: 10466165 DOI: 10.1017/s0029665199000361
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Proc Nutr Soc ISSN: 0029-6651 Impact factor: 6.297