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"Vegetarian diet is nuts: study

Louise Hall, Health Reporter
October 28, 2007

Vegetarians must double their portion size and kilojoule intake to
achieve recommended daily levels of iron, zinc and omega-3 fatty acids,
a study has found.

Substituting foods such as nuts, seeds and legumes for a meat, chicken
and fish-based diet can lead to a dangerous shortfall in essential
nutrients, particularly for pregnant and menstruating women, the study
found.

Study author Professor Katrine Baghurst, from the department of medicine
at the University of Adelaide, said the findings had implications for
Australian dietary guidelines, which groups "meats and alternatives"
together.

"People need to be aware that they should not simply substitute a
portion of a plant-based food for a portion of meat and expect to
receive the same nutritional benefits," she said.

"Legumes, nuts and seeds undoubtedly provide valuable nutrients and
variety should be included in a healthy diet, but our data shows they
are not direct substitutes for foods of animal origin."

The study was funded by Meat and Livestock Australia and will be
published in Nutrition And Dietetics next month. It analysed 10 diets
based on the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating.

In each, a serving of meat was exchanged for a serving of chicken, fish,
legumes, nuts or seeds.

Computer simulation found that even though a diet with plant
alternatives provided the same amount of protein, it did not meet the
recommended dietary intake for vitamin B12 and long chain omega-3s in
all people, for zinc in men and pregnant women, and iron in women.

For example, to absorb the required iron and zinc from pine nuts,
peanuts and sunflower seeds, 50percent more kilojoules would need to be
consumed than the equivalent meat serving in the guidelines, she said.

Vegetarian Network Victoria president Mark Berriman disputed the findings.

He said many other studies had linked a vegetarian diet to health
benefits, such as a lower risk of developing heart disease, cancer and
osteoporosis.

"The average person on a Western diet is the one who needs to be looking
at whether they're getting the right nutrients," Mr Berriman said.

Another study found that zinc protects against age-related macular
degeneration (AMD), the nation's main cause of blindness.

A study of 3654 people in the Blue Mountains conducted over 10 years
found those with a zinc intake of 15.8milligrams per day - equivalent to
a 200-gram grilled rump steak - were significantly less likely to
develop AMD than those who had a lower intake.

The Centre for Vision Research at the University of Sydney also found a
diet high in lutein and zeaxanthin - present in green beans, silver
beet, broccoli and eggs - protected against AMD, which affects one in
seven Australians aged over 50.

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.... and before the zealots here attack me - this is *not* my view or
opinion - I am merely posting the article here for comment and/or
possibly some of you may wish to respond directly to the author or
others involved, etc...



--
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are free - Goethe

"Jeßus" > wrote in message
...
> http://www.theage.com.au/news/diet/v...555572645.html
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> "Vegetarian diet is nuts: study
>
> Study author Professor Katrine Baghurst, from the department of medicine
> at the University of Adelaide, said the findings had implications for
> Australian dietary guidelines, which groups "meats and alternatives"
> together.
>

Noting that the quoted study was funded by the "Meat and Livestock
Australia", it's interesting how that the same person can come up with
differing perspectives; in "Dietary Guidelines for Australian Adults"
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications..._files/n33.doc where Katrine Baghurst
is the co-chair it states:

Vegetarians

With the exception of vitamin B12, a balanced vegetarian diet can be
adequate in all nutrients; indeed, some vegetarian communities have been
shown to have health advantages over the general population-notably in the
cardiovascular area, with reductions in risk factors such as plasma
cholesterol, antioxidant status, clotting factors and blood pressure.66-76
It is thus possible to have a healthy diet without using foods derived from
animal sources. There are, however, several micro-nutrients for which meat,
fish and poultry are the dominant and most bioavailable source and, as
discussed, care needs to be taken if these foods are excluded. The American
Dietetic Association recommends that vegetarians regularly consume
B12-fortified food products. Protein from diverse plant sources-legumes,
nuts, cereals or dairy (if eaten)-should be included to attain the
appropriate mix of amino acids and give variety.

Until recently legumes have not been commonly eaten in Australia, but they
are a valuable source of protein, fibre and micro-nutrients, not only for
vegetarians but also for the wider community. Included in the legume
category are beans such as soybeans, kidney beans, broad beans and haricot
beans, as well as mature dried peas, lentils and chick peas, and foods made
from this produce; for example, hummus, falafel, bean burrito, soy and
lentil burgers, soy schnitzels, vegetarian sausages, soy slices, nutmeat,
textured vegetable protein, baked beans and tofu. The evidence for the
potential health benefits of legumes-and in particular soybeans, which
contain compounds called isoflavones-has recently been reviewed by
Messina.77 Isoflavones, and in some instances soy foods themselves, have
been investigated in relation to a number of potential health benefits,
including cholesterol reduction, improved vascular health, preservation of
bone-mineral density, lower incidence of certain cancers (notably prostate
and breast) and reduced menopausal symptoms. They show potential for
benefit, but more research is needed to determine the levels needed to
produce health benefits, their long-term efficacy, and the relative effect
of isoflavones themselves, as opposed to soy-based foods.

Nuts and certain seeds also provide some protein and other nutrients and can
help improve the unsaturated-saturated fat ratio in the diet. Because of
their fatty acid profile, nut consumption has been investigated in relation
to the potential to promote heart health. Several large prospective cohort
studies have examined the relationship between nut consumption and the risk
of coronary heart disease, and all found an inverse relationship.78-80
These findings and related epidemiological and clinical studies have been
reviewed by Sabate81 and Hu and Stampfer.82 Nuts and seeds are, however,
energy dense, so should be consumed in moderate amounts.


I guess Katrine Baghurst has sold herself to the highest bidder; what ever
happened to profession integrity?

"Brass Extrusion" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Jeßus" > wrote in message
> ...
>> http://www.theage.com.au/news/diet/v...555572645.html
>>
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> "Vegetarian diet is nuts: study
>>
>> Study author Professor Katrine Baghurst, from the department of medicine
>> at the University of Adelaide, said the findings had implications for
>> Australian dietary guidelines, which groups "meats and alternatives"
>> together.
>>
>
> Noting that the quoted study was funded by the "Meat and Livestock
> Australia", it's interesting how that the same person can come up with
> differing perspectives; in "Dietary Guidelines for Australian Adults"
> http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications..._files/n33.doc where Katrine
> Baghurst is the co-chair it states:
>
> Vegetarians
>
> With the exception of vitamin B12, a balanced vegetarian diet can be
> adequate in all nutrients; indeed, some vegetarian communities have been
> shown to have health advantages over the general population-notably in the
> cardiovascular area, with reductions in risk factors such as plasma
> cholesterol, antioxidant status, clotting factors and blood pressure.66-76
> It is thus possible to have a healthy diet without using foods derived
> from animal sources. There are, however, several micro-nutrients for which
> meat, fish and poultry are the dominant and most bioavailable source and,
> as discussed, care needs to be taken if these foods are excluded. The
> American Dietetic Association recommends that vegetarians regularly
> consume B12-fortified food products. Protein from diverse plant
> sources-legumes, nuts, cereals or dairy (if eaten)-should be included to
> attain the appropriate mix of amino acids and give variety.
>
> Until recently legumes have not been commonly eaten in Australia, but they
> are a valuable source of protein, fibre and micro-nutrients, not only for
> vegetarians but also for the wider community. Included in the legume
> category are beans such as soybeans, kidney beans, broad beans and haricot
> beans, as well as mature dried peas, lentils and chick peas, and foods
> made from this produce; for example, hummus, falafel, bean burrito, soy
> and lentil burgers, soy schnitzels, vegetarian sausages, soy slices,
> nutmeat, textured vegetable protein, baked beans and tofu. The evidence
> for the potential health benefits of legumes-and in particular soybeans,
> which contain compounds called isoflavones-has recently been reviewed by
> Messina.77 Isoflavones, and in some instances soy foods themselves, have
> been investigated in relation to a number of potential health benefits,
> including cholesterol reduction, improved vascular health, preservation of
> bone-mineral density, lower incidence of certain cancers (notably prostate
> and breast) and reduced menopausal symptoms. They show potential for
> benefit, but more research is needed to determine the levels needed to
> produce health benefits, their long-term efficacy, and the relative effect
> of isoflavones themselves, as opposed to soy-based foods.
>
> Nuts and certain seeds also provide some protein and other nutrients and
> can help improve the unsaturated-saturated fat ratio in the diet. Because
> of their fatty acid profile, nut consumption has been investigated in
> relation to the potential to promote heart health. Several large
> prospective cohort studies have examined the relationship between nut
> consumption and the risk of coronary heart disease, and all found an
> inverse relationship.78-80 These findings and related epidemiological and
> clinical studies have been reviewed by Sabate81 and Hu and Stampfer.82
> Nuts and seeds are, however, energy dense, so should be consumed in
> moderate amounts.
>
>
> I guess Katrine Baghurst has sold herself to the highest bidder; what ever
> happened to profession integrity?
>
professional

bullshit... that's a ****in' bunch of propaganda.

i've never had to double jack and shit......... not missing out on
anything chemically....

more pro-meat propaganda.


problem is they don't bring in the life long vegans or vegetarians.


why?


because that would terminate all their studies and ruin the effect of
ripping off the taxpayers for more useless wastes of grant money for more
bullshit hype studies.


*rolls eyes*



"Jeßus" > wrote in message
...
> http://www.theage.com.au/news/diet/v...555572645.html
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> "Vegetarian diet is nuts: study
>
> Louise Hall, Health Reporter
> October 28, 2007
>
> Vegetarians must double their portion size and kilojoule intake to achieve
> recommended daily levels of iron, zinc and omega-3 fatty acids, a study
> has found.
>
> Substituting foods such as nuts, seeds and legumes for a meat, chicken and
> fish-based diet can lead to a dangerous shortfall in essential nutrients,
> particularly for pregnant and menstruating women, the study found.
>
> Study author Professor Katrine Baghurst, from the department of medicine
> at the University of Adelaide, said the findings had implications for
> Australian dietary guidelines, which groups "meats and alternatives"
> together.
>
> "People need to be aware that they should not simply substitute a portion
> of a plant-based food for a portion of meat and expect to receive the same
> nutritional benefits," she said.
>
> "Legumes, nuts and seeds undoubtedly provide valuable nutrients and
> variety should be included in a healthy diet, but our data shows they are
> not direct substitutes for foods of animal origin."
>
> The study was funded by Meat and Livestock Australia and will be published
> in Nutrition And Dietetics next month. It analysed 10 diets based on the
> Australian Guide to Healthy Eating.
>
> In each, a serving of meat was exchanged for a serving of chicken, fish,
> legumes, nuts or seeds.
>
> Computer simulation found that even though a diet with plant alternatives
> provided the same amount of protein, it did not meet the recommended
> dietary intake for vitamin B12 and long chain omega-3s in all people, for
> zinc in men and pregnant women, and iron in women.
>
> For example, to absorb the required iron and zinc from pine nuts, peanuts
> and sunflower seeds, 50percent more kilojoules would need to be consumed
> than the equivalent meat serving in the guidelines, she said.
>
> Vegetarian Network Victoria president Mark Berriman disputed the findings.
>
> He said many other studies had linked a vegetarian diet to health
> benefits, such as a lower risk of developing heart disease, cancer and
> osteoporosis.
>
> "The average person on a Western diet is the one who needs to be looking
> at whether they're getting the right nutrients," Mr Berriman said.
>
> Another study found that zinc protects against age-related macular
> degeneration (AMD), the nation's main cause of blindness.
>
> A study of 3654 people in the Blue Mountains conducted over 10 years found
> those with a zinc intake of 15.8milligrams per day - equivalent to a
> 200-gram grilled rump steak - were significantly less likely to develop
> AMD than those who had a lower intake.
>
> The Centre for Vision Research at the University of Sydney also found a
> diet high in lutein and zeaxanthin - present in green beans, silver beet,
> broccoli and eggs - protected against AMD, which affects one in seven
> Australians aged over 50.
>
> "
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> ... and before the zealots here attack me - this is *not* my view or
> opinion - I am merely posting the article here for comment and/or possibly
> some of you may wish to respond directly to the author or others involved,
> etc...
>
>
>
> --
> None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are
> free - Goethe

they're just a grant stealing dipshit who avoids real work.

it's easy to get grants... all you gotta do is produce something from it...





"Brass Extrusion" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Jeßus" > wrote in message
> ...
>> http://www.theage.com.au/news/diet/v...555572645.html
>>
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> "Vegetarian diet is nuts: study
>>
>> Study author Professor Katrine Baghurst, from the department of medicine
>> at the University of Adelaide, said the findings had implications for
>> Australian dietary guidelines, which groups "meats and alternatives"
>> together.
>>
>
> Noting that the quoted study was funded by the "Meat and Livestock
> Australia", it's interesting how that the same person can come up with
> differing perspectives; in "Dietary Guidelines for Australian Adults"
> http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications..._files/n33.doc where Katrine
> Baghurst is the co-chair it states:
>
> Vegetarians
>
> With the exception of vitamin B12, a balanced vegetarian diet can be
> adequate in all nutrients; indeed, some vegetarian communities have been
> shown to have health advantages over the general population-notably in the
> cardiovascular area, with reductions in risk factors such as plasma
> cholesterol, antioxidant status, clotting factors and blood pressure.66-76
> It is thus possible to have a healthy diet without using foods derived
> from animal sources. There are, however, several micro-nutrients for which
> meat, fish and poultry are the dominant and most bioavailable source and,
> as discussed, care needs to be taken if these foods are excluded. The
> American Dietetic Association recommends that vegetarians regularly
> consume B12-fortified food products. Protein from diverse plant
> sources-legumes, nuts, cereals or dairy (if eaten)-should be included to
> attain the appropriate mix of amino acids and give variety.
>
> Until recently legumes have not been commonly eaten in Australia, but they
> are a valuable source of protein, fibre and micro-nutrients, not only for
> vegetarians but also for the wider community. Included in the legume
> category are beans such as soybeans, kidney beans, broad beans and haricot
> beans, as well as mature dried peas, lentils and chick peas, and foods
> made from this produce; for example, hummus, falafel, bean burrito, soy
> and lentil burgers, soy schnitzels, vegetarian sausages, soy slices,
> nutmeat, textured vegetable protein, baked beans and tofu. The evidence
> for the potential health benefits of legumes-and in particular soybeans,
> which contain compounds called isoflavones-has recently been reviewed by
> Messina.77 Isoflavones, and in some instances soy foods themselves, have
> been investigated in relation to a number of potential health benefits,
> including cholesterol reduction, improved vascular health, preservation of
> bone-mineral density, lower incidence of certain cancers (notably prostate
> and breast) and reduced menopausal symptoms. They show potential for
> benefit, but more research is needed to determine the levels needed to
> produce health benefits, their long-term efficacy, and the relative effect
> of isoflavones themselves, as opposed to soy-based foods.
>
> Nuts and certain seeds also provide some protein and other nutrients and
> can help improve the unsaturated-saturated fat ratio in the diet. Because
> of their fatty acid profile, nut consumption has been investigated in
> relation to the potential to promote heart health. Several large
> prospective cohort studies have examined the relationship between nut
> consumption and the risk of coronary heart disease, and all found an
> inverse relationship.78-80 These findings and related epidemiological and
> clinical studies have been reviewed by Sabate81 and Hu and Stampfer.82
> Nuts and seeds are, however, energy dense, so should be consumed in
> moderate amounts.
>
>
> I guess Katrine Baghurst has sold herself to the highest bidder; what ever
> happened to profession integrity?
>
>