Unit 5 - Plant Based Protein

Unit 5

Title: Plant Based Protein

In our society today, people are looking for alternative ways to eat to help ensure they’re living a healthier lifestyle. One of the popular eating styles is a vegetarian diet which Includes plant based foods for protein. There are many different versions of a vegetarian diet as well as a variety of reasons for choosing this eating style. Have you thought about choosing a vegetarian diet?

Discuss the following in your initial post:

1. What is a vegetarian diet? How does it differ from a vegan diet?
2. What are the health benefits of vegetarian diets?
3. What are some potential concerns of a vegetarian diet?      
4. Would you ever consider adhering to a vegetarian lifestyle? Why or why not? If you already are a vegetarian, what made you choose this lifestyle?
5. What nutritional concerns would you have for a growing teenager if they chose a vegetarian lifestyle?