pdf Moving Toward a Plant-based Diet: Are Iron and Zinc at Risk? Popular

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With reduced intake of meat and increased intake of phytate-containing legumes and whole grains, movement toward plant-based diets reduces dietary iron and zinc absorption. Aithough vegetarians have lower iron stores, adverse health effects
of lower iron and zinc absorption have not been demonstrated with varied, plant-based diets consumed in developed countries. Improved assessment methods and monitoring are needed to detect and prevent possible iron and zinc deficiency
with plant-based diets.