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Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Vegetarian Diets

Melina, V., Craig, W. & Levin, S. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2016 DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2016.09.025

The largest US dietetics body's position: appropriately planned vegetarian and vegan diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and appropriate for all life stages, including pregnancy, infancy, and athletes.

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