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.