Food for Today ©2010

Chapter 15: Vegetarian Food Choices

Chapter Summary

There are different types of vegetarians who make different food choices. People choose a vegetarian diet because of health benefits, concern for animal rights, concern for ecology, and financial reasons. Vegetarians must choose a healthful eating plan. Vegans must make an effort to obtain certain nutrients. There are many tasty, meatless, and dairy-free foods that vegetarians can incorporate into their diets. Recipes allow cooks to prepare diverse vegetarian dishes. Many vegetarians can dine out and make choices that fit into their eating plans. It is best to make a gradual transition to a vegetarian diet.