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What minerals are vegetarians at risk of not getting enough of?
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∙ 12y ago
There are many minerals and nutrients that vegetarians risk not getting enough of.
Calcium - Found in dairy, can also be found in leafy greens and some nuts and seeds.
Iron - Found in meat, can also be found in dark leafy greens and nuts and fortified cereals.
Vitamin B12 - Almost exclusively found in animal protein, a supplement should be taken.
Vitamin B6 - Again, a supplement should be taken.
Protein - Found abundantly in meats and eggs, can be found in nuts, beans, and certain grains, small amounts in fruits and vegetables.
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What are the health issues of being a vegetarian?
Without eating certain foods or food groups, there is always the risk of malnutrition or a deficiency (not getting enough) of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. Vegetarians can also lack some essential proteins and omega-3 fatty acids (both which are very good for the body) as they are almost only found in meats and fishes.
Vegetarians are typically at a lower risk for?
Cardio-vascular Disease
What can vegetarians do to reduce their risk of health problems?
eat meat...
Are there any health risks associated with liquid diet weight loss?
The major health risk associated with a liquid diet is not getting enough calories and nutrients everyday. You should make sure you get the proper vitamins and minerals and caloric intake while on this diet.
Tell you five nutritional risk factors for pregnant women?
Getting enough proteinGetting enough folic acidGetting enough ironEating too much sugarEating moldy foods such as Brie cheese.
What are 5 unhealthy risk behaviors?
Unhealthy behaviors:SmokingBeing overweightNot exercisingEating too much saltNot getting enough sleep
Vegetarians are at risk of developing a vitamin B12 deficiency because?
They do not consume animal meat, which is the only source of B12.
Is smoking worse for vegetarians or non-vegetarians?
Smoking, like meat eating, increases the risk of cancer and circulatory diseases. For optimal health, abstain from smoking and meat. Vegetarianism can reduce the risks of tobacco-related illnesses.
Consequences for inadequate fiber?
Not getting enough fiber in your diet can have many consequences. Low fiber leads to constipation and an increased risk of colon cancer.
Why do some married men choose a single or divorced woman when they decided to have an affair?
Because it is risky enough possibly getting caught by his wife, he doesn't need to add to the risk of getting caught by "her" husband.
What is good about vegetarians?
Vegetarians appear to have lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure and lower rates of hypertension and type 2 diabetes than meat eaters. Vegetarians also tend to have a lower body mass index, lower overall cancer rates and lower risk of chronic disease
What are some of the risk factors associated with hemorrhoids?
hormonal changes associated with pregnancy and childbirth normal aging not getting enough fiber in the diet chronic diarrhea
