TITLE

NUTRITION HOTLINE

AUTHOR(S)

Mangels, Reed

PUB. DATE

June 2002

SOURCE

Vegetarian Journal;2002, Vol. 21 Issue 3, p2

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Reports on scientific studies which investigates whether a vegetarian lifestyle is unhealthy. Significance of studying a large group of vegetarians rather than a few people; Comparison between mortality rates among vegetarians and non-vegetarians; Status of health of vegetarians; Nutrients present in a vegetarian diet.

ACCESSION #

7721592

Tags: VEGETARIANISM;  VEGETARIANS -- Health

 

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