Cofnas, N. (2019). Is vegetarianism healthy for children?. Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 59(13), 2052-2060.
The article “Is vegetarianism healthy for children?” by Oxford scientist Nathan Cofnas was published in Critical Reviews in Food Science in 2018. The study is relevant, consisting of scientific evidence and surveys. This article concerns why children are advised to eat a traditional variety of food, as there are several risks to a “plant-based” diet and the consequences of growing up without meat, milk, and eggs. Calcium and vitamin D intakes in children who maintain a vegetarian diet are below the recommended levels. Even though the study participants’ nutrition was generally adequate and well-planned, some of them still received little vitamins B2 and B12. This study addresses the research question on the impact of vegetarianism regarding its influence on children ‘s well-being. It will be useful in the subject of the choice of vegetarianism, which does not provide information about what a child needs to eat. A balanced diet is especially vital for a growing body for healthy development. Making a conscious choice of vegetarianism as a child’s nutritional model requires parents to have an in-depth knowledge of child nutrition and nutritional value.
Heiss, S., Hormes, J. M., & Timko, C. A. (2017). Vegetarianism and eating disorders. In Vegetarian and plant-based diets in health and disease prevention (pp. 51-69). Academic Press.
This article was written by a group of American scientists and published in a book called “Vegetarian and plant-based diets in health and disease prevention.” Researches focus on the adverse outcomes of the perception of vegetarianism in society. It highlights the relationship between maintaining such diet and eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa. Meanwhile, there is a lack of evidence that a plant-based diet provokes nutritional disorders, as there is the misconception of vegetarians who adhere to strict forms of vegetarianism.
This paper clears up the connection between negative sides of veganism, how the drawbacks are shown in the population, and what is the basis of an adverse attitude to this diet. Veganism requires a restrictive, controlled diet; anorexia nervosa is characterized by restrictive food intake. This behavior is all too similar to the fact that veganism can be part of psychological recovery. Ultimately, the most crucial factor is the intent with which a person chooses veganism. The study results show that there should be a clear difference between vegetarians and those who avoid meat consumption.
Jaacks, L. M., Kapoor, D., Singh, K., Narayan, K. V., Ali, M. K., Kadir, M. M., & Prabhakaran, D. (2016). Vegetarianism and cardiometabolic disease risk factors: differences between South Asian and US adults. Nutrition, 32(9), 975-984.
The research aims to investigate whether the decrease of cardiometabolic diseases factors rely on vegetarianism supported by figures and tables. The CARRS (Centre for Cardiometabolic Risk Reduction in South-Asia) cohort was funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute at the National Institutes of Health and the Oxford Health Alliance Vision 2020 the UnitedHealth Group (Jaacks et al., 2016). Besides, this paper compares the food group intake of adherents to the vegetarian diet and non-vegetarians in the U.S. and South Asia. The latter is the region with high vegetarianism levels and a considerable number of cardiometabolic disease cases. It can be considered the first survey which analyzes vegetarian diets in both the United States and South Asia. The results determine the direct link between obesity and this form of nutrition. Moreover, The data show that vegetarian and meat consumption diets in the United States differ from those in South Asia. Concerning American plant-based food, it characterizes healthier meals intake than in Asian countries. It leads to the fact that US vegetarian diets can bring many benefits to prevent population obesity and diabetes development. The outcome of this correlation may become useful for U.S. vegetarian diets.
Kahleova, H., Levin, S., & Barnard, N. (2017). Cardio-metabolic benefits of plant-based diets. Nutrients, 9(8), 848-861.
The publication emphasizes the importance of maintaining proper nutrition to prevent various types of cardiovascular diseases such as ischemic heart disease, stroke, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. A vegetarian or vegan diet can become a practical method for a healthy lifestyle and managing several illnesses. Moreover, the plant-based diet leads to longevity of human life as an elaborated vegan or vegetarian nutrition can result in a decrease of glycemic index and weight loss. Therefore, the study opens up that the promotion of plant-based diets in dietary guidance is crucial for developing a positive perception of these types of nutrition among the U.S population.
Mullee, A., Vermeire, L., Vanaelst, B., Mullie, P., Deriemaeker, P., Leenaert, T., De Henauw, S., Dunne, A., Gunter, M. J., Clarys, P., & Huybrechts, I. (2017). Vegetarianism and meat consumption: A comparison of attitudes and beliefs between vegetarian, semi-vegetarian, and omnivorous subjects in Belgium. Appetite, 114, 299-305.
This article discusses the contribution of meat consumption on non-communicable diseases among the citizens of Belgium. The purpose of the study is to discover the biases and approaches to a plant-based diet. It is a cross-sectional study involving approximately 2,5 thousand people. Someone becomes a vegetarian by conviction; someone does not like food of animal origin. Vegetarians can give very different reasons why they stopped eating meat and fish, but they agree on several points. It also reveals the arguments of vegetarianism opponents, stating that this attitude appears due to a lack of interest and information. Traditionally, vegetarianism was considered an inferior diet that did not provide the human body with all the necessary substances. This study highlights the importance of maintaining health campaigns for less meat consumption.
Norman, K., & Klaus, S. (2020). Veganism, aging, and longevity: new insight into old concepts. Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care, 23(2), 145-150.
The article was published in 2017 in a journal called Nutrients. The information related to the topic of the vegan diet affects longevity. The authors of this paper are Kristina Norman and Susanne Klaus, German scientists from the Department of Nutrition and Gerontology in the German Institute for Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbrücke. Their survey focuses on the impact of a plant-based diet on the lifespan. This paper emphasizes how strict types of vegetarianism, mainly vegan diet, affect the mortality and health-span concerning the adherents of such nutrition. The problem is the number of deaths caused by cardiometabolic diseases, and veganism is considered to be an effective means to prevent the development of this health issue. The survey is supported by a large amount of medical investigation and statistics.