(November 21, 2015 at 7:09 am)Aractus Wrote: Well the resident public health student can explain to you the perils of veganisim and vegetarianism if you like. Some serious issues include orthorexia nervosa, malnutrition, osteoporosis, dental cavities, vitamin d deficiency, LDL deficiency, and consequently mental health problems.
I've heard that vitamin D can be found in a multitude of vegetables and vegan products actually, and that a bigger risk is the vitamin B12 deficiency which has to be supplemented since it's found exclusively in meat.
Malnutrition? You mean deficiencies or just too low a calorie intake? Are you saying that is necessary in any vegan or vegetarian diet? Because if you balance it out and provide substitutes, it shouldn't be a problem. Some vegetable products for example have a higher protein content than meats.
What mental health problems specifically at vegans and vegetarians at risk of?
