NTR 306 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Textured Vegetable Protein, Soy Milk, Diverticular Disease
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Vegetarians maintain a lower and healthier body weight than non-vegetarians. Body weight correlates with their high intakes of fiber and low intakes of fat. Omnivorous diets are more often associated with diabetes than vegetarian diets. Vegetarian eating patterns seem to protect against diabetes. Vegetarians tend to have lower blood pressure and lower rates of hypertension. Appropriate body weight helps maintain healthy bp. Diet low in total fat and saturated fat. High in fiber, fruits, vegetables and soy protein. Life style factors influence bp: smoking (raise, alcohol intake (raise, physical activity (lower) Plant based diets an eating pattern that derives most of its protein from plant products: monounsaturated fats of olives, seeds and nuts, polyunsaturated fats of vegetable oils. Higher in dietary fiber, antioxidant vitamins, and phytochemicals: all factors help control blood lipids and protect against heart disease. Vegetarians have low cancer rates due to their high intakes of fruits and vegetables.
