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- By the Numbers. // Vegetarian Times;Mar99, Issue 259, p87
Reports the increase in teenage vegetarianism in the United States. Results from a national survey conducted in 1995.
- Vegetarian Teens Healthy. // Daughters;Mar/Apr2003, Vol. 8 Issue 2, p3
Discusses findings of a study from the 'Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine,' which showed that vegetarian teenagers will eat the recommended five servings per day of fruit and vegetables.
- TEEN VEGETARIANS HEALTHIER THAN MEAT-EATING COUNTERPARTS. // New Vegetarian & Natural Health;Spring2002, p75
Reports on the finding of U.S. researchers that vegetarian teenagers have a healthier diet than their meat-eating counterparts. View of teenage vegetarianism as form of fad or rebellion; Benefits to teenagers.
- Eating Disorders in Teenage Vegetarians: Cause for Concern? Perry, C.L.; McGuire, M.T.; Mangels, Reed // Vegetarian Journal;2002, Vol. 21 Issue 3, p25
Reports on a study done by the University of Minnesota conducted in 2002 which suggests that teenage vegetarians are more likely to have eating disorders than non-vegetarians. Percentage of students of the survey sample who were vegetarians; Reason given by the students for following a...
- Vegan Teens in Sweden Eat More Fruits and Vegetables. Mangels, Reed // Vegetarian Journal;2006, Vol. 25 Issue 2, p20
The article focuses on a study that compares vegetarian teens to non-vegetarian teens in Sweden. Study reveals that vegan teens eat more fruits and vegetables. Vegetarians also met the 500 gram recommendation of fruits and vegetable intakes needed for the body to fight diseases. Lastly, young...
- Keeping a veggie girl healthy. Cordes, Helen // Daughters;Mar/Apr2007, Vol. 12 Issue 2, p4
The article discusses on how girls stay healthy and acquire the proper nutrition required of them despite being a vegetarian. According to nutritionists, parents need not worry if their daughters plan to go vegetarian as long as they get enough nutrients needed for their age by eating a variety...
- To Meat or Not to Meat. // Current Events;2/9/2009, Vol. 108 Issue 16, p7
The article addresses the question of whether vegetarianism is healthy for teenagers. Many experts suggest cutting out meat reduces the risk of several diseases and lowers the likelihood of becoming overweight. Others argue that being a vegetarian is unnatural and can be downright dangerous for...
- Vegetarian Teens. Getz, Lindsey // Today's Dietitian;Feb2012, Vol. 14 Issue 2, p30
The article focuses on the increasing trend of adolescents adopting vegetarianism as a way to promote healthful lifestyle. It also provides information to Registered Dieticians (RD) regarding the issues to consider while counseling these health-conscious teenagers. It further states that...
- Looking Good, Eating Right: A Sensible Guide to Proper Nutrition and Weight Loss for Teens/The Vegetarian Teen (Book). McCulley, Lois // School Library Journal;Nov91, Vol. 37 Issue 11, p143
Reviews two books by Charles A. Salter. "Looking Good, Eating Right: A Sensible Guide to Proper Nutrition and Weight Loss for Teens" and "The Vegetarian Teen".
