Find articles and educational tools that are related to types of vegetarian diets, cooking techniques, and nutritional concerns. Information is geared towards nutrition educators, parents, and children.
Vegetarian Nutrition
MedlinePlus: Vegetarian DietDHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
List of resources for a wide range of information on vegetarian diets and nutrition. Also available in Spanish.
MyPlate Tips for VegetariansUSDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
Includes nutrient considerations for vegetarians and meal planning tips for vegetarians.
Vegetarian Diets
American Heart Association.
Provides basic information about vegetarian diets as well as key nutrients that are important for optimal health.
MedlinePlus: VegetarianismDHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
Encyclopedia definition of vegetarianism, including types of vegetarian diets, nutritional concerns and recommendations.
GirlsHealth.gov - Vegetarian EatingDHHS. OWH. National Women's Health Information Center.
Geared towards girls ages 10-16, this fact sheet discusses the different types of vegetarian diets and explains how vegetarians can be sure to get all the nutrients they need.
TeensHealth: Becoming a VegetarianNemours Foundation. TeensHealth.
Web site geared toward teenagers who are considering becoming vegetarians. It includes reasoning for becoming a vegetarian, types of diets, nutritional concerns and meal planning tips.
KidsHealth: VegetarianismNemours Foundation. KidsHealth.
Helps parents guide the nutritional habits of vegetarian children to ensure the adequacy of their diets.
Beans and Other Legumes: Types and Cooking TipsMayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. MayoClinic.com.
Describes and provides colored pictures of common types of beans and legumes along with tips for preparing them and ways to add more legumes to a diet.
Vegetarian Resource GroupVegetarian Resource Group.
Non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public on vegetarianism and the interrelated issues of health, nutrition, ecology, ethics, and world hunger. Web site includes nutrition information and vegetarian recipes. In addition, the group publishes the Vegetarian Journal, and also publishes and sells cookbooks, pamphlets and article reprints.
Vegetarian Society of the United Kingdom
Vegetarian Society of the United Kingdom.
Registered educational charity promotes knowledge and understanding of vegetarianism. Find information sheets, recipes, and more.
Vegetarian Nutrition Resource List (PDF | 247 KB)USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
This resource list provides bibliographic information on vegetarian nutrition in a variety of formats. The resources are available as articles, pamphlets, books, audio-visuals and website links for full-text resources.