Nutrition: Special cases
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and other organizations of nutrition professionals have stated that an appropriately planned vegan diet is appropriate for people at […] Read more
Vitamins
Most vitamins cannot be synthesized by the body in sufficient amounts, which means they must be ingested. Read more
Proteins
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
Fats
The term lipids or “fats” is a large category that includes various fatty acids. Read more
Minerals
Iron Iron is needed to transport oxygen from the lungs to the cells. It’s also needed for proper immune system functioning and for brain processes. […] Read more
Vegan nutrition: Introduction
An appropriately planned vegan diet is nutritionally adequate for all stages of life. Read more