Nutrition: Special cases
6 Dec 2016
A vegan diet is appropriate for people at all stages of life, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, and later in life, as well as for athletes. Read more
Vitamins
3 Dec 2016
Most vitamins cannot be synthesized by the body in sufficient amounts, which means they must be ingested. Read more
Proteins
3 Dec 2016
Proteins are formed of chains of 20 types of amino acids. Some are considered indispensable amino acids because they must be consumed in food. Read more
Lipids
3 Dec 2016
The term lipids or “fats” is a large category that includes various fatty acids. Read more
Minerals
3 Dec 2016
Iron, calcium, zinc, iodine and potassium are important minerals in a vegan diet. Read more
Vegan nutrition: Introduction
3 Dec 2016
An appropriately planned vegan diet is nutritionally adequate for all stages of life. Read more