Content: Demographics and definitions. Health consequences of vegetarian diets. Protein. Fats. Calcium. Minerals. Vitamins. Phytochemicals. Soyfoods. Food guides for vegetarians. Pregnancy and lactation. Vegetarian diets in infancy. Preschool and school-age children. Vegetarian diets for adolescents. Vegetarian diets for older people. Carbohydrates, fat, and chronic disease. Vegetarian food preparation