Traugh, Susan M.

Vegetarianism / Susan M. Traugh. - Detroit, MI : Lucent Books, c2011. - 96 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm. - Nutrition & health .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Going greens -- Growing trend -- Why turn to vegetarianism? -- Nutritionally speaking -- Cultural exchange -- Getting started.

Explores why some people choose a vegetarian lifestyle, the different types of vegetarian diets, and vegetarianism around the world. Looks at the steps to becoming a vegetarian and discusses nutrition for vegetarians -- how this type of diet fits in the recommended food pyramid, and how a vegetarian can make good food selections.

ISBN: 9781420502725 (hardcover) 1420502727 (hardcover)

LCCN: 2010014015

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Vegetarianism.

LC Class. No.: TX392 / .T725 2011

Dewey Class. No.: 613.2/62