Vegetarianism nutritional adequacy

Vegetarian eating patterns are the norm in many parts of the world, while in Western countries they are the exception. Currently, about 2.5% of adults in the US and 4% of adults in Canada follow some sort of self-described vegetarian diet. This article examines the nutritional adequacy of vegetarian diets and some eating patterns and practices that affect it, focusing on Western countries. 

Definitions are important in discussing vegetarian diets and nutritional adequacy since both of these terms cover a multitude of disparate characteristics. 

Many types and extensive avoidance of animal food groups. Assessment of the nutritional adequacy of vegetarian eating patterns begins by... 

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