Vegetarianism

by Susan M. Traugh

Overview

Author Susan M. Traugh helps readers explore why some people choose a vegetarian lifestyle. This guide discusses the different types of vegetarian diets, and what vegetarianism translates to around the world. Readers will learn the steps to becoming a vegetarian and proper maintaining proper nutrition. This book also shows how this type of diet fits in the recommended food pyramid.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781420502725
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	08/31/2010
Series:	Nutrition & Health Series
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	7.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	13 - 16 Years

About the Author

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Table of Contents

Foreword 4

Introduction: Going Greens 6

Chapter 1 A Growing Trend 9

Chapter 2 Why Turn to Vegetarianism? 22

Chapter 3 Nutritionally Speaking 37

Chapter 4 A Cultural Exchange 51

Chapter 5 Getting Started 67

Notes 81

Glossary 84

Organizations to Contact 85

For More Information 87

Index 89

Picture Credits 95

About the Author 96

Editorial Reviews

Review: Vegetarianism "Includes chapter notes, glossary, an annotated list of organizations to contact, an annotated list of books, films, and web sites and an index."— Book of Note 2011, Tri State Young Adult Book Review Committee

From the Publisher

Gr 9 Up—Vegetarianism stays very much in keeping with the series goal to "help young people sift through the mountain of confusing facts, opinions, and recommendations" in order to make informed decisions about their health. Traugh cites the various studies that fuel every statistic and complements these facts with a smattering of personal accounts culled from interviews. Readers get a sufficient idea about the history of vegetarianism, the growing trends and their effect on the food industry, and the various diet choices within the vegetarian spectrum. The discussion about the three philosophies of vegetarianism and a brief overview of multicultural cuisines that are primarily vegetarian provide variety in terms of topics for potential reports. This book has value beyond school use; should someone decide to make this change in diet and lifestyle, there is much here that gives healthy first steps for doing so. Sidebars, color photos, and a list of organizations are included.—Joanna K. Fabicon, Los Angeles Public Library

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