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Davis, Brenda, 1959-

Becoming vegan : the complete reference to plant-based nutrition / Brenda Davis, RD, Vesanto Melina, MS, RD. - Comprehensive edition. - Summertown, TN. : Book Publishing Company, [2014] - ix, 611 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 449-532) and index.

Widening the circle of compassion -- The great vegan advantage -- Protein power from plants -- Balancing fats -- Carbohydrates-the whole story -- Minding your minerals -- Vitamins-vital for life -- Clean, strong vegan eating -- Expecting vegans : pregnancy and lactation -- Growing vegans -- Prime of life-nutrition for seniors -- Weighty matters -- The vegan athlete -- The vegan plate and menus.

Health authorities regard well-planned vegan diets as safe and adequate for people at all stages of the life cycle, including those with unique nutritional needs, such as athletes. Furthermore, research has confirmed that vegan diets protect against many chronic diseases and are remarkably effective in treating these conditions. -- from back cover.

ISBN: 9781570672972 1570672970

Source: 1365855 QBI

LCCN: 2014018034

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB481229 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 016814984 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Veganism--Health aspects.
Veganism.
Nutrition.
Vegetarianism.
Diet, Vegetarian
Nutritional Physiological Phenomena

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Cookbooks.

LC Class. No.: RM236 / .D38 2014

Dewey Class. No.: 613.2622

National Library of Medicine Call No.: WB 430 / D261b 2014