Vegetarianism Research - Fall 2007

Topic: Vegetarianism

Sports Nutrition for Vegetarian Athletes

Finding and Link: (Weber, Sabine. "Sports Nutrition for Vegetarian Athletes." Nutrition. 2003. Adirondack Sports and Fitness. 23 Oct 2007. http://www.adksportsfitness.com/august2003/columns/nutrition.html.)

POV of source: This article is neutral and supplies athletes with the information about what is needed for a vegetarian athlete.

Summary/Reconstruction: This article talks about how vegetarian athlete faces many challenges. As all athletes, proper nutrition will directly affect athletic performance. For vegetarians, planning ahead and having variety is essential for proper nutrition and to meet all nutrient needs. The diet must rely on a variety of plant foods including whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, and dairy and eggs for some vegetarians. The vegetarian diet may lack adequate energy, protein, calcium, zinc, and iron. By properly planning, all of these things can be obtained. If this is done properly, there are even some benefits of being a vegetarian athlete.

Your name Dustin Lehman 10:34, 22 October 2007 (PDT)

Article Link

Vegetarianism in a Nutshell

Finding and Link: ("Vegetarianism in a Nutshell." The Vegetarian Resource Group. 23 Oct. 2007 <http://www.vrg.org/nutshell/nutshell.htm>.) <http://www.vrg.org/nutshell/nutshell.htm>

POV of Source: The group aims at educating people about being a vegetarian. This particular link seems to focus on facts rather than opinions.

Summary/Reconstruction: This article is very helpful when explaining the definition of what it means to be a vegetarian or vegan. It discusses the change it takes to become a vegetarian, nutrition requirements for adults and children, and gives a variety of recipes. It also provides literature for further research, teaching resources, and things you can substitute for meat.

Your Name: Alex Gatley Gatley 12:21, 23 October 2007 (PDT)

My Beef with Vegetarianism

Link http://www.thenation.com/doc/20070205/lazare

POV/SummaryThis article is arguing against vegetarianism and gives some good historical data about famous vegetarians from the past and their reasons for choosing the veggies. Using these examples, the article counters that there is not a scarcity of meat and examples why we should continuing eating it.

Your Name Elle Sweeney

Should We All Be Vegetarians?

Link http://www.time.com/time/covers/1101020715/story.html

POV/Summary This article is fairly neutral and tries to describe both sides of the argument. It also talks a lot about how many Americans are still not clear about what vegetarianism is. It also talks about how since vegetarianism has become popular, meat companies are now starting to use leaner and healthier meat.

Your Name Lynn Wilson