and what are other sources, other than meat, for these vitamins?/to what degree is the deficiency of these vitamins?
Actually, the average American omnivore is more likely to have vitamin deficiencies then a vegetarian. The most common deficiencies in the US are:
Magnesium – legumes, nuts, whole grains, and vegetables
Vitamin C – fruits and veggies
folic acid – whole grains, lentils, citrus
vitamin K – veggies, especially green ones, seeds, spices.
fiber – whole grains, fruits and veggies.
Meat is, for the most part, protein, fat, cholesterol and iron. Most Americans eat 2 to 3 times as much protein as they need. Iron deficiency is no higher in vegetarians then omnivores. Our body makes enough cholesterol without getting more. And the fat in seeds, nuts and avocados are better then those in meat.
So as long as you’re eating real food, not junk food, the answer is that there is no lack, only gain.
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If you eat properly then there is nothing essential hey they would be lacking in.
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If they’re eating a well balanced diet & not subsisting on junk foods, then they shouldn’t be lacking in any vitamins/minerals. The same goes for omnis.
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I lack nothing. I get everything I need from what I eat. To be honest, most meat eaters I know hardly eat enough whole grains and veggies so I would say they lack more.
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None, if you eat a balanced diet. The ones to watch for are B vitamins and iron, if any. Calcium shouldn’t be an issue (unless you’re relying on dairy… there’s evidence that protein can inhibit calcium absorption). If you’re a new lacto-ovo vegetarian, consider taking a multi-vitamin until you’re sure you are getting everything from your diet. If you have a pretty good diet, take half a dose a day and keep a food journal for a week or two. You can find the nutritional content of many foods online and see what you are missing, if anything.
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Actually, the average American omnivore is more likely to have vitamin deficiencies then a vegetarian. The most common deficiencies in the US are:
Magnesium – legumes, nuts, whole grains, and vegetables
Vitamin C – fruits and veggies
folic acid – whole grains, lentils, citrus
vitamin K – veggies, especially green ones, seeds, spices.
fiber – whole grains, fruits and veggies.
Meat is, for the most part, protein, fat, cholesterol and iron. Most Americans eat 2 to 3 times as much protein as they need. Iron deficiency is no higher in vegetarians then omnivores. Our body makes enough cholesterol without getting more. And the fat in seeds, nuts and avocados are better then those in meat.
So as long as you’re eating real food, not junk food, the answer is that there is no lack, only gain.
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If you eat a balanced diet, there aren’t any vitamins lacking.
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They don’t lack any vitamins in their diet as long as they have a well-rounded diet. End of story. Remember, omnivores with crappy diets also suffer from nutrient deficiencies, so clearly meat isn’t the magical be-all end-all to nutrition.
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vegan bodybuilder and personal trainer
None
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American Dietetic Association